Manager of Classification and Compensation at Montgomery College in Montgomery County, MD

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Job Description Manager of Classification and Compensation Montgomery College | Rockville, Maryland Montgomery College is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager of Classification and Compensation to lead programs that help ensure our employees are compensated fairly, our positions are appropriately classified, and our workforce strategies support the College’s mission and long-term goals. This is an opportunity for a human resources professional who combines technical expertise in compensation and job classification with strong leadership, analytical, and consulting skills. In this role, you will partner with College leadership to address complex organizational challenges, strengthen compensation practices, support workforce planning, and advance equitable and consistent employment practices across the institution. Montgomery College is committed to creating a working and learning environment grounded in fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. We invite a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader who shares these values and is ready to make a meaningful contribution to our College community. About the Position The Manager of Classification and Compensation provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the College’s classification and compensation programs. The successful candidate will guide a team of HR professionals, advise senior leaders, evaluate organizational structures, and oversee compensation strategies that balance internal equity, external competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and institutional priorities. This position offers the opportunity to influence important workforce decisions, improve HR processes, and build trusted partnerships with administrators, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders throughout the College. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Consultation Lead, mentor, and develop classification and compensation staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, accountable, and customer-focused team. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compensation strategy, position classification, workforce planning, organizational design, and related HR matters. Build productive partnerships with College leaders, administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to address organizational needs and develop practical solutions. Establish team priorities, performance expectations, and service standards while promoting continuous learning and professional development. Classification and Organizational Effectiveness Direct the development, evaluation, and maintenance of job classifications and position descriptions to support consistency, organizational effectiveness, and alignment with institutional goals. Lead organizational reviews, position evaluations, restructuring initiatives, and classification projects. Recommend process improvements and support change management efforts that strengthen the effectiveness and responsiveness of HR services. Provide guidance on position responsibilities, classification decisions, and organizational structures. Compensation Strategy and Pay Equity Oversee compensation programs, salary structures, market pricing, and compensation analyses to promote internal equity and external competitiveness. Evaluate market trends and relevant compensation data to inform salary recommendations and support sound workforce and budget planning. Monitor pay practices, identify potential inequities, and recommend appropriate actions to support fair and consistent compensation decisions. Ensure compensation practices align with applicable employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies. Data Analysis, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement Use workforce data, compensation analytics, and reporting tools to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform recommendations. Oversee audits and reviews of classification and compensation practices to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Develop recommendation