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Senior Specialist, Position and Salary Administration

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Senior Specialist, Position and Salary Administration CODE: 0700
WORKING TITLE: Senior Specialist, Position and Salary Administration GRADE: J
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Serves as functional expert on MCPS positions, position management, and salary schedules. Oversees specialists who have a strong conceptual grasp of human resources operations and functions including the clerical and administrative processes involved in employment, processing employee transactions, and related activities. Makes decisions on procedural matters regarding human resources functions. Trains functional specialists as well as Transactions and Call Center staff on these programs to insure excellent customer service. Analyzes and recommends changes to improve processes and services delivered to employees and retirees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

This position requires knowledge of all of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS) to include commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem solving. Extensive knowledge of MCPS Policies and Regulations as they relate to Human Resources. Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws as they relate to the hiring process. General knowledge of state pension program regulations and requirements. Extensive knowledge of the MCEA/MCCSSE/MCAASP negotiated agreements, MCPS employment and salary processes, and maintenance of employee data. Analytic and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to analyze complex transactions and procedures required to properly maintain employee records. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Commitment to confidentiality of employee and retiree information. Excellent organizational ability. PC skills: Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to use Oracle Discoverer or similar reporting tool. Knowledge of Lawson HRIS system. Aptitude for use of technology to make work more efficient and effective. Coaching and leadership skills. Self motivated and able to meet deadlines.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a related field and training in computer basics, Master’s degree Preferred. Extensive experience in human resources work or a related field, including experience in an integrated human resources information system. Experience supervising and coordinating staff in salary administration, development of communications materials to employees, automation of processes and provision of outstanding customer service. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work overtime as required. Annual leave limited during the summer season.
PAID OVERTIME: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with Call Center, Employee Administration and Support Unit leadership to implement, coordinate, maintain and improve service delivery systems.

Recommends changes to policies and procedures and modifications to the Lawson HRIS system to assure compliance with state and federal laws and negotiated agreements, and to improve customer service. .

Serves as trainer, coach and problem solver for the Call Center/Transaction Unit preparing training materials and resolving issues related to problematic transactions

Provides a monthly Human Resources Personnel Report to the Board of Education.

Oversees and monitors the year-end human resources processes to ensure data integrity.

Modifies the Lawson HRIS to reflect changes caused by reorganizations and new facilities, and to resolve problems found with the current HRIS setup.

Monitors position, assignment and salary account information to maintain the integrity of the financial system with regard to salary distribution.

Evaluates and recommends new technologies to improve employment records systems.

Maintains processes for integrity of employee data and recommends changes to procedures or policies to improve data quality.

Serves as liaison to Maryland State Retirement Agency for human resources information. Provides support to negotiations agreements.

Performs related work as assigned.

Class Established: 7/03
Date(s) Revised: 7/2008
Date Reviewed: 1/2008

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

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