Classification & Compensation Consultant

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation seeks an experienced Classification and Compensation Consultant to act as a subject matter expert in job classification, organizational design, and salary administration. This role independently evaluates complex requests, leads studies, and advises leadership on equitable staffing and pay decisions across a large law enforcement organization.

The position requires analyzing compensation data, labor market information, and internal equity to recommend

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 4 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with job classification and salary administration.
• Familiarity with HR information systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate position descriptions, duties, and classification factors.
• Lead classification studies including job design, specs, and qualification requirements.
• Analyze compensation data, labor market info, and internal equity to set salary ranges and starting salaries.
• Review complex salary actions such as reallocations, demotions, and in-range adjustments.
• Consult with managers, HR colleagues, and OSHR to resolve classification and compensation questions.
• Research and help develop classification and compensation policies and processes.

Skills

Job classification

Organizational studies

Salary administration

Labor market analysis

HR policy guidance

Communication with managers

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years HR experience

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

OSC Integrated HR/Payroll System

Job description

Agency

State Bureau of Investigation

Division

SBI Director's Office

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

60010144

Grade

NC18

About Us

The State Bureau of Investigation’s mission is to serve Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and District Attorneys as well as State and Federal partners, by investigating crimes and providing technical assistance in order to increase public safety for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. The SBI does so by conducting criminal investigations of allegations in areas of jurisdiction including narcotics, arson, election laws, misuse of state property, environmental crimes, human trafficking, child sexual abuse in day care centers, and threats made against public officials. The SBI provides support to local agencies related to computer crime investigations, use of force investigations, deaths in custody, crime scenes, financial crimes, missing and endangered persons, public corruption, cold cases, K9, special response team, bomb squad, and air wing. The SBI serves as North Carolina's repository of information on criminal history records, fingerprint identification, expungements, sex offender registry, and concealed handgun permits. The SBI manages the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC), which is the fusion center for the state of North Carolina, as well as the Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit, which assesses and manages threats of mass violence.

Description of Work

Primary Purpose of Position:

The NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) seeks an experienced Classification and Compensation Consultant to serve as a subject matter expert on job classification, organizational design, and salary administration. This position independently evaluates complex position and compensation requests, leads classification studies, and advises agency leadership on equitable, policy-compliant staffing and pay decisions across a diverse law enforcement organization.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and evaluating position descriptions, duties, organizational relationships, and classification factors to recommend appropriate position allocations and reallocations.
• Leading occupational and organizational classification studies, including job design, class specifications, qualification requirements, and organizational structures.
• Analyzing compensation data, labor market information, and internal equity to recommend salary ranges, starting salaries, and salary adjustments.
• Reviewing complex salary administration actions, including reallocations, demotions, career progressions, and in-range adjustments.
• Consult with managers, HR colleagues, and OSHR to resolve classification and compensation questions and communicate defensible recommendations.
• Researching, interpreting, and helping develop classification and compensation policies, guidelines, and processes.
• Providing training and technical guidance to managers and HR staff; mentoring less-experienced colleagues.
• Managing the Agency’s organizational charts in Visio.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8:00AM- 5PM.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to agency locations, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.

Salary Range

$63,927 - $82,000

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management also prefers:

• Demonstrated experience independently conducting complex job classification reviews and organizational or occupational studies.
• Demonstrated experience applying North Carolina State HR classification and salary administration policies, including internal equity and education and experience analysis.
• Advanced ability to analyze compensation, labor market, and workforce data and present well-supported recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience advising managers on organizational design, job descriptions, position allocation, and salary decisions.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and reporting tools used for position management and personnel actions such as Workday and/or the OSC Integrated HR/Payroll System.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits.

Non-Sworn/Administrative Background Statement

Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes: credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; urinalysis drug screening; and submission of fingerprints.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. SBI supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. State Bureau of Investigation
Human Resources
3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610
[e-mail]

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND 4 years of experience required;

OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;

OR equivalent combination or education and experience.