Compensation & Classification Specialist - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Are you passionate about employee compensation?

Are you constantly looking at ways to evolve strategy and enhance operations?

The Talent Services Department of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has an opportunity for a Compensation & Classification Job Analyst to partner with the Compensation Manager and the Compensation team to create and administer a job architecture and role classification. You will be APL’s resident subject matter expert and point of contact to ensure compliance with complicated FLSA regulations, review all job requisitions prior to posting to ensure clarity and consistency of job duties, classification uniformity across APL, and create a framework to organize specialties by function and further define APL’s job classification definitions.

As the Compensation Job Analyst...

• You will create a job architecture that provides a consistent approach to assignment of job levels, the specialty skills and capabilities that define roles, and organizes roles into job families and jobs.
• You will research and administer Federal and state laws, such as the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state- and local-level pay transparency laws, to ensure that compensation programs are up-to-date and compliant. Prepare and present results of research and partner in implementing changes. Be APL’s resident subject matter expert and point of contact to ensure compliance with complicated FLSA regulations.
• You will review all job requisitions prior to posting to ensure clarity and consistency of job duties, classification uniformity across APL, and compliance with FLSA requirements. This will create efficiencies when posting requisitions and refining APL’s job specialties, and enable additional insights into trends and analytics on hiring, retention, external market competitiveness, and workforce changes by jobs and specialties.
• You will consult with supervisors and HR strategic partners in the interpretation and administration of base and bonus compensation programs to ensure alignment with lab strategy and compliance with audit and regulatory governance.
• You will partner internally across TSX to design and develop tools, resources and training to increase collective knowledge and education on compensation policies, regulations and practices.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years of professional experience. 
• Have a minimum of 5 years of compensation experience including experience building compensation structures and administration of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 
• Are able to work independently or across teams on multiple projects with overlapping time frames and shifting priorities successfully.
• Have strong MS Office with advanced/master Excel skills including formulas, charts, graphs, and pivot tables. Have strong technical skills to work with human resource information system.
• Have analytical ability that enables you to extract and analyze data from written material, observation and communications, make statistical calculations, develop reports and systems to facilitate efficient decision-making.
• Can think proactively, identify problems and solutions, and exhibit a high-level of self-initiative.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with all levels of staff and supervisors.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

You would go above and beyond if you …

• Have a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Previous experience developing and implementing a job architecture.
• Certification such as World@Work Certified Compensation Professional.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

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APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.