Assistant Classification/Compensation Manager

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager to support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s classification and compensation programs.

This role ensures job structures are accurate, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals while helping maintain competitive pay practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of comprehensive HR management principles and practices in state government.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate work across departments.
• Familiarity with federal/state rules and equal opportunity guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining job descriptions and classification structures.
• Support job evaluation processes to ensure internal equity across departments.
• Conduct market salary analyses using benchmarking tools and external data sources.
• Help administer compensation programs, including salary adjustments and pay plan updates.
• Collaborate with HR partners to provide guidance on classification and compensation policies.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support compensation decisions and audits.
• Assist with compliance reviews to ensure alignment with regulations.

Skills

HR management principles

Job evaluation processes

Market salary analysis

Compensation administration

Policy guidance

Job description

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Job Classification Title

Agency HR Manager II (NS)

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About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

The Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager supports the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's classification and compensation programs. This role ensures job structures are accurate, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals while helping maintain competitive and compliant pay practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of job descriptions and classification structures.
• Support job evaluation processes to ensure internal equity and consistency across departments.
• Conduct market salary analyses using established benchmarking tools and external data sources.
• Help administer compensation programs, including salary adjustments, reclassifications, and pay plan updates.
• Collaborate with HR partners, managers, and leaders to provide guidance on classification and compensation policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation to support compensation decisions and audits.
• Assist with compliance reviews to ensure alignment with federal, state, and organizational regulations.
• Support special projects such as pay studies, organizational restructuring efforts, or policy updates.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $70,627- $137,724

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Considerable to thorough knowledge of comprehensive principles and practices of human resource management in designated area; management concepts, principles, methods and practices; state and federal rules and laws; equal opportunity guidelines, personnel administration; supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate work and activities of others; to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action; plan and coordinate the activities of designated work functions.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.