Lead Compensation Consultant - State of North Carolina : Job Details

Salary: $67,852.00 - $118,741.00 Annually Location : Wake County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 60013774 - 25-07867 Department: Office of State Human Resources Division: Deputy Director's Office Opening Date: 08/18/2025 Closing Date: 9/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title: State HR Consultant III Position Number: 60013774 Section: Class & Comp Salary Grade: NC20 Description of Work ***This is a repost, and previous candidates need not reapply to be considered.*** Recruitment Range: $67,852 - $108,150 This position is eligible for teleworking, and OSHR is currently offering a three-day onsite and two-day remote hybrid schedule. We invite you to consider an opportunity to join the OSHR Total Rewards team as a Senior Compensation and Classification Consultant. This role is ideal for a solution-focused subject matter expert with extensive experience in job design, labor market analysis, classification, position management, and project leadership. This position demands a highly analytical professional responsible for program modeling, analyzing, pricing, and reporting on compensation programs, all of which are crucial for maintaining the Statewide Compensation System. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering online, virtual, and in-person classification and compensation training.
• Analyzing labor market data and providing accurate data, in compliance with all state privacy safeguards, to comprehensive labor market surveys.
• Designing new jobs and/or modifying existing jobs based on the evolution of work, legislative mandate, or labor market best practices.
• Offering consultation and technical support on organizational design, education, and experience patterns related to career levels and internal equity issues.
• Providing consultative support to team members regarding compensation and classification processes, programs, and policies, including technical assistance on organizational design and internal equity matters.
• Collaborating with the OSHR Data Team to ensure the accuracy and consistency of all compensation-related metrics.
• Lead large-scale statewide projects aimed at researching, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending enhancements to compensation program processes, quality controls, and reporting.

Agency Information The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)'s mission is to provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - OUR EMPLOYEES. Our mission is carried out through an integrated, professional Human Resources Team that supports state government efforts to attract, retain, develop, and motivate a high-quality, performing, diverse workforce. Division Information The Total Rewards Division is comprised of two sections, Classification & Compensation, and Pay & Leave Administration. The Division is responsible for the administration of classification, compensation, pay, and leave administration-related programs and policies for North Carolina state government. This includes the development, communication, administration, and training of modern strategies and efficient tools that enable agencies and universities to competitively attract, retain, and motivate talented staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Working knowledge of job evaluation systems and HR policies and procedures related to classification, compensation, salary administration, and position management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FLSA and other related federal laws impacting classification and compensation.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting HR laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience creating and presenting training presentations that convey technical content to an audience of HR professionals.

Management Preferences

• Related HR experience in governmental operations.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design and management of a comprehensive compensation system, including pay structures, market trends, market analysis, best compensation practices, and modeling.
• Thorough technical proficiency in modeling and analyzing tools functionality.
• Knowledge of accepted industry job evaluation standards and position management practices.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements As part of Executive Order 278, some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide fordetails. Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and 5 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina to the Human Resources Division of OSHR by 11:59 pm on the closing date, or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes both online and paper application submissions/uploads. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form underneath the Work Experience section, specifically Duties Summary . Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. The State of North Carolina welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters, and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or instead of a completed and submitted state application. See Resume or See Attachment on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, the submitted application will NOT be accepted. Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening, that will also be performed on all selected top finalists. The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax, referencing the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section Jobs Applied For .
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• If applicants are former members of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD-256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.
• Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.
• Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States College or University must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution.
• The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click on the applicant profile, and click on Applications. For a general application status, the page will show all statuses to the right of the job underneath Submitted . For detailed application history for a particular job, click on History to the side of the job to see your Step Evaluation Progression. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review . Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Please avoid submitting multiple applications. If several applications are submitted for a single posting, only the latest application received before the posting's close date will be considered. For any technical difficulties with your application, please reach out to the NEOGOV Help Line at 877-###-####. Alternatively, for issues related to your Government Jobs applicant account, you can contact their Help Line at 1-855-###-####. For additional information, please get in touch with Dr. Natalie Montague at 984.###.####. Additional resources: How Do I Get the JobLearn more about OSHR Information about employee perks/benefitsFollow us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 What is your level of Microsoft Excel proficiency?

• Beginner (able to create a basic spreadsheet with tables of information and format it for printing)
• Intermediate (able to create auto-calculating spreadsheets, draw pictures, and sort and filter tables of data)
• Proficient/Expert (able to create pivot tables, write macros, and link Excel spreadsheets)
• N/A

02 Which of the following best describes your experience with compensation and classification work?

• I have led large-scale compensation and classification projects, including labor market research, job design, and internal equity analysis, for a public sector organization.
• ) I have contributed to compensation or classification initiatives by supporting data analysis or job evaluation but have not led projects independently.
• I have worked in HR but have limited direct experience with compensation and classification work.
• I do not have experience with compensation and classification but am eager to learn.

03 Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired, including highschool and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications containcomprehensive candidate information. §G.S. 126 -30 speaks of fraudulent disclosures given to meet positionqualifications. Have you provided the correct information for our screening process (Information should beprovided in the appropriate areas, including the following: Education - including high school and WorkExperience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question