Manager of Compensation, Classification, and HRIS

Job Summary: Manages the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), position control, and compensation programs for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). Leads efforts to ensure accurate workforce data, efficient systems, and competitive compensation structures aligned with policy, law, and labor agreements. Serves as a strategic liaison among HR, Finance, IT, and district leadership., * Oversees day-to-day HRIS operations, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

• Coordinates the development, testing, and implementation of HR system upgrades and enhancements.
• Manages position control in collaboration with HR, Budget, Payroll, and Finance to ensure accurate employee and position data.
• Designs and maintains compensation plans and salary structures in accordance with negotiated agreements, legal requirements, and district policy.
• Conducts compensation analyses, salary benchmarking, and internal equity reviews; recommends changes to ensure market competitiveness.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, FLSA, and EEO guidelines.
• Leads compensation-related projects, including classification reviews and salary scale development.
• Prepares reports on workforce data, salary trends, turnover, demographics, and compliance metrics for senior leadership.
• Serves as a liaison among HR, Payroll, Budget, and IT to resolve data and system integration issues.
• Develops, documents, and maintains compensation and HRIS procedures and best practices.
• Provides training and technical guidance to HR staff and district leaders on system use and compensation protocols.
• Maintains security, confidentiality, and integrity of HR data and user access rights.
• Manages vendor relationships for HRIS platforms and compensation tools.
• Supports internal audits and external reviews by preparing required data and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in compensation administration and HRIS management.
• Other Requirements:
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license., * Knowledge of compensation practices, salary design, and position classification principles.
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms, data privacy standards, and payroll integration.
• Knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, interpret trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in using Excel and HR data systems for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to manage projects and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and provide high-level customer service.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.