Department:

Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management

The Department of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management is the campus resource center for providing professional services and information in the areas of employment, benefits, compensation and classification, training and development, payroll, employee relations, policy, administration, and human resources data management and reporting.

Our mission is to provide consistent, comprehensive, and cooperative services by competent, courteous staff.

Position Overview:

The Specialist will have responsibilities in Talent Acquisition and Classification & Compensation including assisting campus partners with process, posting requisitions, reviewing candidates, and conducting job analysis.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $59,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.  (Possible remote work of two days per week after training.)

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to campus partners regarding hiring as well as classification requests, answering questions and guiding them through the process.
• Ensures policies and procedures are being followed and that the department has provided the needed information to conduct the analysis and/or start the hiring process.
• Conducts initial review, job analysis, and job evaluation of new, vacant, and filled position change requests including reclassifications, equity adjustments, in-grade adjustments, and salary range update and confirmations. Develops written reports of findings and makes recommendations to Class/Comp Manager regarding classification and compensation request determinations based upon research conducted and the best available balance of evidence.
• Reviews, edits, and approves job requisitions.  Verifies position data/position description approval, verifies collective bargaining status, assists in administration of background check, sources job posting, reviews ad copies, and provides ad sourcing urls.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of human resources or related experience (preferably in talent acquisition or classification/ compensation)
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience in database and spreadsheet tools

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with job analysis and job evaluation
• Experience with business processes in a Human Capital Management System
• Experience creating documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures and User guides

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

Salary:

Salary: $59,000 - $66,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full Time

Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

 Equal Opportunity Statement:

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX:

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   

Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization 

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.