Description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is a six-time Gold Medal winner recognized nationally for its parks and recreation programs whose mission is to manage physical growth and plan communities, protect and steward natural, cultural, and historic resources, and provide leisure and recreational experiences. The organization serves citizens within Montgomery and Prince George's counties and employs over 5000 full time, part-time, and seasonal employees. We are an innovative employer who is committed to responding to the needs of the organization and the energetic and dynamic community that we represent.

The organization is seeking a skilled Classification and Compensation Specialist to work in the Human Resources and Management headquarters located in Riverdale, Maryland. The position will be responsible for the Agency’s Apprenticeship, School-to-Work (Youth) Apprenticeship and Internship Programs. We are looking to increase these opportunities across the Agency and are looking for a talented and organized individual who can successfully develop and support the changing needs of these programs. The individual will work closely with other analysts who support the Agency as part of the Classification and Compensation Team.

Examples of Important Duties

• Coordinates the traditional Apprenticeship Program, School-to-work Apprenticeship Program, and Internship Program meeting the goals and objectives of each of these programs.
• Works closely with departments identifying and understanding their needs in these areas. Collaborate to ensure current programs success and expansion as appropriate.
• Works closely with external businesses, advisories and organizations related to registered apprenticeship programs to coordinate courses and develop partnerships opportunities to meet program area goals and objectives.
• Maintains relationships with partners, professional, governmental, educational, and business organizations, and relevant community groups, and local and federal government or oversight agencies to establish liaisons and networks to facilitate program development and implementation.
• Collects and maintains data on participants such as on-the-job training, classroom training, grades, academic standing, attendance, and participation.
• Markets each program including developing information and materials and delivering to potential apprentices, interns, and management.
• Investigates and analyzes new avenues for future program opportunities including non-trades related instruction, expansion of current trades-related instruction, and other opportunities.
• Supports other classification and compensation programs and projects as required.
• Learns the human resource information system including developing and running reports.
• Participates in corporate compensation studies and assists in developing implementation strategies, rules and regulations.
• Provides analytical support to management during union negotiations;
• Reviews compensation programs to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, competitiveness and proper administration; and,
Interacts with clients on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of Apprenticeship and Internship Programs, classification and compensation principles and practices and its applications and relationships to other Human Resource programs.
• Be a team player who is motivated and a self-starter with good analytical, collaborative, written and oral presentation skills.
• Possess ability to compile and analyze data and present logical conclusions.
• Possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and HRIS.
• Possess ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others encountered in the work.

Salary Range: $65,465 – $90,704 - $115,941

The Commission offers excellent benefits (medical with options, and low co-pays; dental; prescription; life insurance; disability), competitive salaries and a defined-benefit pension plan. Visit www.mncppc.org/jobs/ for additional information and to apply on-line.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve and employ individuals who are passionate about their work. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology. The more diversity on our team, the more unique perspectives we can share.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or any related field.
• Two (2) years of experience performing HR work in the assigned program(s).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which total six (6) years.
• Certifications in the area of expertise are desired (i.e., Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Professional in Talent Development (ATD), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).
• Valid driver’s license in accordance with both state and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Corporate Human Resources Specialist II