What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Manager position at University of Maryland Baltimore County?
Job no: 495299
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Human Resources/Payroll
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Department:
Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
Position Overview:
The Compensation Manager will be a leader on the Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management Team.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $92,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed.
For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!
Telework:
A hybrid telework schedule may be available after training.
Responsibilities:
Lead compensation team in providing campus with excellent service in all areas of compensation and classification.
Partner with managers on compensation requests and organizational structure updates. Walk through what is needed from the department, the steps of the comp team, and explain results.
Understand, interpret, and explain applicable state/ federal laws, Board of Regents policies, UMBC policies, and MOUs. Advocate for changes when needed and implement changes.
Participate in negotiation preparation through costing, structure creation, and presenting/ answering questions from external committees.
Testify at compensation or classification hearings.
Partner with USM Comp Class Committee and complete costing, structure reviews, participate on committees.
Supervise team members. Including training on procedures, guidance on completing studies, interpreting policy, and responding to campus. Ensure Service Level Agreements are reachable and being met. Review studies and work as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferably in HR Management or related area.
Five years of experience in Human Resources, three of which were exclusively in compensation.
Direct experience working with leaders explaining complex processes, policies and advising.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working with a government or state agency with compensation
Experience in gathering data for union negotiations/ MOUs
Experience writing/ interpreting policy
Experience overseeing a team
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
& Much more
Salary:
Salary: $92,000 - $98,000 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.
Advertised: Jun 23 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Human Resources/Payroll
#job-details table{width: 549px !important;}
Department:
Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management
Position Overview:
The Compensation Manager will be a leader on the Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management Team.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $92,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed.
For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!
Telework:
A hybrid telework schedule may be available after training.
Responsibilities:
Lead compensation team in providing campus with excellent service in all areas of compensation and classification.
Partner with managers on compensation requests and organizational structure updates. Walk through what is needed from the department, the steps of the comp team, and explain results.
Understand, interpret, and explain applicable state/ federal laws, Board of Regents policies, UMBC policies, and MOUs. Advocate for changes when needed and implement changes.
Participate in negotiation preparation through costing, structure creation, and presenting/ answering questions from external committees.
Testify at compensation or classification hearings.
Partner with USM Comp Class Committee and complete costing, structure reviews, participate on committees.
Supervise team members. Including training on procedures, guidance on completing studies, interpreting policy, and responding to campus. Ensure Service Level Agreements are reachable and being met. Review studies and work as needed.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferably in HR Management or related area.
Five years of experience in Human Resources, three of which were exclusively in compensation.
Direct experience working with leaders explaining complex processes, policies and advising.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working with a government or state agency with compensation
Experience in gathering data for union negotiations/ MOUs
Experience writing/ interpreting policy
Experience overseeing a team
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
& Much more
Salary:
Salary: $92,000 - $98,000 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.
Advertised: Jun 23 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Salary : $92,000 - $98,000