Lead Classification and Compensation Specialist

Lead Classification And Compensation Specialist (Hr Administrator Ii)

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), an agency within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking an experienced Lead Classification and Compensation Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This position serves as a senior technical and analytical professional responsible for overseeing classification and compensation functions supporting a complex union and non-union workforce. The incumbent leads specialized projects related to position classification, pay plan development, reorganization reviews, market analysis, and policy interpretation, ensuring compliance with MTA, MDOT, and State of Maryland personnel systems.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive job analyses and evaluations for new, revised, or reclassified positions; administering and interpreting pay plans, salary schedules, and compensation policies; providing lead-level direction and guidance to Classification and Compensation staff; collaborating with Budget, Payroll, and HRIS to maintain accurate position control records; and ensuring compliance with State of Maryland HR laws, collective bargaining agreements, and MTA and MDOT policies.

Preferred Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in human resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; two (2) years of experience providing technical or lead-level oversight of staff or projects; knowledge of job analysis methodologies, salary administration, and compensation plan design; experience interpreting FLSA, state HR laws, and collective bargaining agreements; experience in a public-sector or unionized environment; experience using HRIS systems (Infor Global HR, Workday, or PeopleSoft); and certification such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), PHR / SPHR, or SHRM-CP / SCP.