Classification Analyst (Human Resources Specialist II/III, Grade N22/N25)

Classification Analyst (Human Resources Specialist II/III, Grade N22/N25)

Salary

$85,937.00 - $137,907.00 Annually

Location

101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00468

Department

Office of Human Resources

Division

OHR 33 Classification and Compensation Team

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Classification Analyst (Human Resources Specialist II, Grade N22) $75,666 - $100,010

Classification Analyst (Human Resources Specialist III, Grade N25) $85,937 - $133,375

This job posting has multiple positions available*

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) builds and supports a strong, resilient, and innovative workforce of more than 10,000 employees. We are a welcoming, collaborative and human-centric workplace that manages essentials of the full employee experience - from recruitment and selection through offboarding. We deliver people-focused programs such as health and wellness programs and professional development. We manage and implement the County's HR policy, EEO, and salary plans. OHR values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

OHR is looking for a detail-driven, analytical HR professional to join our Classification and Compensation team. In this role, youll shape how the County defines, evaluates, and organizes the work of thousands of employees across dozens of departments. If you love solving complex organizational puzzles and want your work to have a direct, visible impact on how the County functions, we want to hear from you.

This job is for you if you:

• Love leveraging your analytical skills by applying quantitative job evaluation systems to real-world roles.
• Understand the importance of relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
• Are a natural investigator who enjoys digging into the details of how jobs actually work.
• Can handle sensitive or confidential personnel information.
• Have a collaborative mindset paired with the confidence to make independent, well-supported determinations.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll lead full-cycle classification studies for both individual, employee-occupied positions and broader occupational classes, using data collection, interviews, and job observation to reach sound classification determinations. Youll serve as a subject matter expert on classification practices, benchmarking the Countys approach against industry standards and helping shape the policies and specifications that keep the classification plan current. Youll also review and advise on the classification of vacant and newly created positions, ensuring every role is placed appropriately within the Countys classification structure from the start.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate occupational classes and individual positions using a quantitative job evaluation system.
• Interview employees, supervisors, and managers, and conduct job observations or focus groups to gather accurate data.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of findings, recommendations, and final classification decision memoranda.
• Maintain and update classification specifications to reflect current and emerging duties and qualifications.
• Provide classification guidance to HR partners, deliver training, and contribute to policy and procedure improvements.
• Review position descriptions for vacant and newly created positions and consult on classification issues arising from reorganizations.
• Provide quality customer service to departments and employees through clear and empathetic communication, timely processes, and sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

If filled at the Human Resources Specialist III - (3) Three years of professional experience in personnel administration.

PREFERRED Experience: (3) Three years of experience in the classification function of human resources administration.

If filled at the Human Resources Specialist II - (2) Two years of professional experience in personnel administration.

PREFERRED Experience: (2) Two years of experience in the classification function of human resources administration.

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or related field.

PREFERRED Education: A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Statistics, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Equivalency:

(1) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

(2) Possession of a graduate degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas:

• Adept application of point-factor (quantitative), narrative classification, or job architecture methodologies, principles, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience conducting position classification studies or comparable job evaluation work for a government agency
• Experience contributing to policy, procedure, or specification updates in an HR or public sector setting

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

02

Do you have a bachelors degree in Business administration, Public Administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional experience do you have in personnel administration?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• 7+ Years of experience

04

Do you have a MINIMUM of (3) years of experience, working in the Classification function of Human Resources Administration?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with the application of point-factor (quantitative), narrative classification, or job architecture methodologies, principles, and practices.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience conducting position classification studies or comparable job evaluation work for a government agency?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience contributing to policy, procedure, or specification updates in an HR or public sector setting?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr