Human Resources Analyst

Exempt; full-time; 40 hour per week;
Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; full-benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.

This professional Human Resources position is responsible for conducting data-driven analysis to assess compensation rates and grade assignments for existing and new positions. The role requires strong analytical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to apply a factor evaluation system. In addition to providing internal and external data analytics, reporting, and market research to support compensation decisions and workforce planning, this position also performs key compensation duties.

These include reviewing, calculating, and approving employee status changes, promotions, and upgrades in the HRIS system in accordance with rules; approving hires and transfers as needed; conducting compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay equity; and assisting with cost‑of‑living adjustments, pay scale updates, and minimum wage‑related changes. Direction is provided by the Human Resources Administrator, with supervision from the Classification and Compensation Supervisor.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full‑time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage
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• Conduct compensation reviews and analyses for new hires, transfers, and promotions to ensure internal pay parity
• Review, calculate, and approve employee status changes, promotions, and upgrades in the HRIS system based on rules; approve hires and transfers as needed
• Respond to requests for compensation data and information and Public Information Act requests from other public sector and private organizations
• Review and conduct salary studies utilizing internal and market data to determine target market salaries and County competitiveness; review and analyze external survey reports for benchmarking
• Prepare and analyze statistical summaries, public information requests, and special reports related to compensation, payroll, or other employee information
• Assist with cost‑of‑living and other increases, pay scale adjustments, and/or minimum wage increases
• Analyze and recommend action on hiring rate…