Frederick County Government, Maryland
Human Resources Analyst - Compensation
Frederick County Government, Maryland, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.
This professional Human Resources position is responsible for conducting data‑driven analysis to assess compensation rates and grade assignments for existing and new positions. The role requires strong analytical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to apply a factor evaluation system. In addition to providing internal and external data analytics, reporting, and market research to support compensation decisions and workforce planning, this position also performs key compensation duties. These include reviewing, calculating, and approving employee status changes, promotionsings, and upgrades in the HRIS system in accordance with rules; approving hires and transfers as needed; conducting compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay equity; and assisting with cost‑of‑living adjustments, pay‑scale updates, and minimum wage‑related changes. Direction is provided by the Human Resources Administrator, with supervision from the Classification and Compensation Supervisor.
NOTE:
The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
Frederick County Government is an equal opportunity employer and values the principles of diversity and inclusion. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
Compensation & Benefits
11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of sick leavequeeze
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and employee funded defined benefit code? pension plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/life balance programs include employee assistance program and employee wellness program
Generous tuition reimbursement program
Other employee‑paid benefits such as deferred compensation plan, legal resources, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and אית Hospital Indemnity Insurancepromise
Lifetime benefit with long term care plan \lepší
Responsibilities
tunedlist Conduct compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay parity
Review, calculate, and approve employee status changes, promotions, and upgrades in the HRIS system based on rules; approve hires and transfers as needed
Respond to requests for compensation data and information and Public Information Act requests from other public sector and private organizations
Review and conduct salary studies{ Utilizing internal and market data to determine target market salaries and County competitiveness; review and analyze external survey reports for benchmarking
Prepare and analyze statistical summaries, public information requests, and special reports related to compensation, payroll, or other employee information
Assist with cost‑of‑living and other increases, pay‑scale adjustments, and/or minimum wage increases
Analyze and recommend action on hiring‑rate exemptions and interim promotions
Process anniversary adjustments bi‑weekly
Compile statistics, conduct surveys, and prepare cost estimates for proposed changes in pay and/or grade
As needed, prepare cost analysis for labor negotiations
Participate in multiple compensation and human resources projects
Assist in the maintenance, testing, and analysis of the County’s HRIS; assist with reviewing and updating the employee total compensation statement annually
Perform HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance; set up and update jobs, positions, and supervisory structure as நேற்று d
Prepare and analyze EEO reports and other demographic reports as needed
Recommend updates to current processes, policies, and procedures; interpret Human Resources policies and procedures
Assist with job studies and compensation reviews; conduct online and on‑site interviews with employees, supervisors, and managers to clarify and verify job duty information
Prepare new or revise existing job descriptions and specifications, as needed
паль Assist with the evaluation of position descriptions for conformity with applicable classification requirements; maintain approved revisions
Recommend and justify grade changes based onislav
Job analysis and market data
Assist with the review of new budgeted positions by reviewing job description questionnaires and recommending wage grades for new positions
Revise, update, and maintain official wage and salary reference documents for publication and distribution
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
Associate’s degree; minimum 3 years work experience in an administrative position that includes duties in an area of human resources; intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
Bachelor’s degree; minimum 1 year work experience in an administrative position that includes duties in an area of human resources; intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered toward the overall requirement of this position
Preferences
Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
Experience performing data analytics, statistical reporting, or workforce metrics analysis
Experience preparing compensation reports or salary studies
Experience working in local government
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Physical Requirements
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and perform repetitive motions; occasionally walk; and rarely stoop and reach
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors
Available for varied working hours, as needed, to accommodate meetings and special departmental needs
Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations to accommodate Frederick County Government department training needs
Examination Process
An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
A pre‑employment background investigation through a public records search
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources Industries: Government Administration
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This professional Human Resources position is responsible for conducting data‑driven analysis to assess compensation rates and grade assignments for existing and new positions. The role requires strong analytical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to apply a factor evaluation system. In addition to providing internal and external data analytics, reporting, and market research to support compensation decisions and workforce planning, this position also performs key compensation duties. These include reviewing, calculating, and approving employee status changes, promotionsings, and upgrades in the HRIS system in accordance with rules; approving hires and transfers as needed; conducting compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay equity; and assisting with cost‑of‑living adjustments, pay‑scale updates, and minimum wage‑related changes. Direction is provided by the Human Resources Administrator, with supervision from the Classification and Compensation Supervisor.
NOTE:
The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
Frederick County Government is an equal opportunity employer and values the principles of diversity and inclusion. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
Compensation & Benefits
11 days of vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of sick leavequeeze
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including dental, vision, and flexible spending
Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and employee funded defined benefit code? pension plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/life balance programs include employee assistance program and employee wellness program
Generous tuition reimbursement program
Other employee‑paid benefits such as deferred compensation plan, legal resources, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and אית Hospital Indemnity Insurancepromise
Lifetime benefit with long term care plan \lepší
Responsibilities
tunedlist Conduct compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay parity
Review, calculate, and approve employee status changes, promotions, and upgrades in the HRIS system based on rules; approve hires and transfers as needed
Respond to requests for compensation data and information and Public Information Act requests from other public sector and private organizations
Review and conduct salary studies{ Utilizing internal and market data to determine target market salaries and County competitiveness; review and analyze external survey reports for benchmarking
Prepare and analyze statistical summaries, public information requests, and special reports related to compensation, payroll, or other employee information
Assist with cost‑of‑living and other increases, pay‑scale adjustments, and/or minimum wage increases
Analyze and recommend action on hiring‑rate exemptions and interim promotions
Process anniversary adjustments bi‑weekly
Compile statistics, conduct surveys, and prepare cost estimates for proposed changes in pay and/or grade
As needed, prepare cost analysis for labor negotiations
Participate in multiple compensation and human resources projects
Assist in the maintenance, testing, and analysis of the County’s HRIS; assist with reviewing and updating the employee total compensation statement annually
Perform HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance; set up and update jobs, positions, and supervisory structure as நேற்று d
Prepare and analyze EEO reports and other demographic reports as needed
Recommend updates to current processes, policies, and procedures; interpret Human Resources policies and procedures
Assist with job studies and compensation reviews; conduct online and on‑site interviews with employees, supervisors, and managers to clarify and verify job duty information
Prepare new or revise existing job descriptions and specifications, as needed
паль Assist with the evaluation of position descriptions for conformity with applicable classification requirements; maintain approved revisions
Recommend and justify grade changes based onislav
Job analysis and market data
Assist with the review of new budgeted positions by reviewing job description questionnaires and recommending wage grades for new positions
Revise, update, and maintain official wage and salary reference documents for publication and distribution
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
Associate’s degree; minimum 3 years work experience in an administrative position that includes duties in an area of human resources; intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
Bachelor’s degree; minimum 1 year work experience in an administrative position that includes duties in an area of human resources; intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered toward the overall requirement of this position
Preferences
Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
Experience performing data analytics, statistical reporting, or workforce metrics analysis
Experience preparing compensation reports or salary studies
Experience working in local government
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Physical Requirements
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and perform repetitive motions; occasionally walk; and rarely stoop and reach
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors
Available for varied working hours, as needed, to accommodate meetings and special departmental needs
Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations to accommodate Frederick County Government department training needs
Examination Process
An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
A pre‑employment background investigation through a public records search
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources Industries: Government Administration
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