Project Manager - Classification and Compensation

Full-Time

Remotely based in the U.S.

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

MGT is a leading social impact and performance solutions firm that serves state, local, education, technology, and commercial clients across the U.S. and abroad. By elevating education systems, managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative, we can impact communities, for good, through client partnership. We deliver these solutions through our "three-point stance" of technology, education, and performance offerings.

Over the last several years, MGT has expanded education and technology offerings with the addition of GovHR USA, Davis Demographics, EH&A (Eric Hall & Associates), Kitamba, Ed Direction, Step by Step Learning, Cira Infotech, and Layer 3 Communications. Leveraging a near-half-century record of accomplishment and reputation, MGT partners with thousands of agencies to provide trusted solutions that improve business and economic performance to help communities thrive. Celebrating its 49th year in 2023, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.

As part of GovHR USA within our Social Impact Solutions Group, MGT is seeking a candidate that will be responsible for managing multiple Classification and Compensation Studies for clients in the public sector; responsibilities include job analysis, market data analysis, and development/implementation of plan recommendations.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Leads the development, implementation, and administration of classification and compensation projects for the company.
• Manages common compensation functions, including survey participation, job evaluation, salary structure development, incentive plan design, pay program administration and other associated initiatives.
• Works with clients to ensure that base pay, incentive pay, and performance management programs remain competitive and conform to current compensation strategy.
• Looks at organizational structure to determine alignment of positions based on the direction of clients.
• Directs data collection and analysis processes for market, pay equity, and other compensation studies.
• Develops and analyzes a robust data set to determine comparable communities.
• Designs and sends out salary surveys to comparable communities.
• Interviews employees, reviews job descriptions, reviews job analysis questionnaires, and assigns job factor analysis scores for each position included in the scope of the study.
• Administers and monitors project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintains a comprehensive and consistent approach to scoring positions and establishing internal equity for the client.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and documents related to the study.
• Facilitates client meetings and makes professional presentations to specific groups of employees, department heads and elected officials.
• Works collaboratively with clients to address and resolve concerns, provides assistance and supports the overall functions of the project.
• Trains clients on the implementation of the plan.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service, which promotes and maintains a culture of responsive community relations.
• Demonstrates an elevated level of independent judgement and discretion in fulfilling job responsibilities and making position related decisions.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect for all clients and coworkers.
• Keeps up to date on industry trends and maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
• Provides assistance on other Human Resources projects for the company, including organizational assessments, staffing analysis, etc.
• Follows safe work practices and adhere to policies, procedures, ordinances adopted by GovHR USA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience in human resource administration, data analysis, and compensation management.
• Knowledge of local government service delivery models and the various roles of local government employees.
• Standard Human Resources practices.
• Benchmarking jobs and job evaluation.
• Equity based compensation.
• Human Resources policy administration.
• Human Resources regulatory compliance.
• Implementation strategies for compensation plans and pay for performance programs.
• Ability to advise clients on strategies to implement studies.
• Manage multiple projects at once.
• Conduct training and presentations and provide expert consultation.
• Provide input on performance management systems.
• Develop policies and processes.
• Manage multiple complex projects and client relationships that require problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to unexpected pressures, situations, and demands.
• Skill in data analysis and advanced computer programs.
• Market pricing and salary planning.
• Survey participation and survey analysis.
• Compensation program designs.
• Independent judgement and decision making.
• Strong oral and written communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in a related industry.
• Experience with project management software.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is a remote work-from-home position that may require some travel to client meetings, but travel is very minimal.

• Work is performed mostly in a home-office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.