Assistant Classification/Compensation Manager

Health & Human Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Standard and supplemental retirement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Agency HR Manager II (NS) to lead classification and compensation efforts. You will help ensure job structures are accurate, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals while supporting competitive pay practices.

Responsibilities include assisting with job descriptions, conducting market salary analyses, administering pay plans, and advising leaders on policies.

Qualifications

• Considerable to thorough knowledge of comprehensive principles and practices of human resource management; state and federal rules and equal opportunity guidelines.

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 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.

Skills

HR management

Job evaluation

Market salary analyses

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Agency HR Manager II (NS)

Agency Division Job Classification Title: Agency HR Manager II (NS)
Position Number Grade: NC21

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

• 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.

Salary Range

$70,627- $137,724

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.

Employment Information

• Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.
• All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
• Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
• 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.
• We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in human resources, including 2 years of experience in an HR leadership position.
• OR Equivalent combination or education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.