Manager of Classification and Compensation

Job Overview

Manager of Classification and Compensation (260004RG). The role is the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Lead Expert on classification and compensation matters for more than 3,500 full‑time employees and seasonal workforce across six agencies and the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

• Administer the EEA classification and compensation program, ensuring consistent, equitable, and legally compliant personnel actions.
• Conduct complex classification studies, compensation analyses, organizational reviews, salary recommendations, and workforce evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate classification and compensation policies, procedures, and program initiatives in compliance with laws, Civil Service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and Commonwealth policies.
• Use workforce data, compensation analytics, organizational metrics, and market research to provide evidence‑based recommendations and communicate their rationale to leadership.
• Evaluate and anticipate the broader organizational implications of personnel actions, compensation decisions, and organizational changes.
• Apply analytical reasoning and quantitative data to identify trends, evaluate workforce needs, and support executive decision‑making.
• Monitor emerging workforce, compensation, and organizational trends to recommend strategic improvements that enhance recruitment, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the principal advisor to executive leadership on classification, compensation, organizational structure, workforce planning, and salary administration.
• Interpret and apply classification and compensation laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements to resolve complex personnel matters.
• Supervise and develop classification and compensation staff, establishing priorities, assigning work, providing technical guidance, and ensuring timely service delivery.
• Develop and maintain job specifications, classification standards, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct salary studies, market benchmarking, pay equity analyses, salary compression reviews, and organizational design evaluations.
• Represent EEA before the Human Resources Division, Civil Service Board, Labor Relations, and other statewide stakeholders.
• Build collaborative partnerships with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, managers, and external stakeholders to support workforce objectives.
• Develop strategic recommendations that support recruitment, retention, compensation, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Monitor changes in employment laws, regulations, Civil Service rules, and collective bargaining agreements and recommend program improvements.

• Extensive knowledge of classification and compensation principles, practices, and salary administration.
• Strong understanding of Civil Service laws, collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and Commonwealth HR policies.
• Experience conducting classification reviews, compensation analyses, organizational studies, salary benchmarking, and pay equity evaluations.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements to resolve complex personnel issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a track record of practical, well‑supported recommendations.
• Experience advising executive leadership on classification, compensation, organizational design, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports, job specifications, policy documents, and executive‑level recommendations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with executive leadership, HR, Labor Relations, Civil Service, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including coaching, developing, and managing professional staff.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Self‑confident judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive personnel matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), HRIS,…