Classification & Compensation Consultant

State Bureau of Investigation; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The NC State Bureau of Investigation seeks an experienced Classification and Compensation Consultant to lead complex classification studies and advise leadership on staffing and pay decisions within a diverse law enforcement organization.

This full-time role emphasizes policy-compliant staffing, organizational design, and salary administration, with interactions across managers, HR staff, and OSHR. Travel may be required and Workday experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience independently conducting complex job classification reviews and organizational or occupational studies.
• Experience applying North Carolina State HR classification and salary administration policies, including internal equity and education/experience analysis.
• Advanced ability to analyze compensation, labor market, and workforce data and present well-supported recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate position descriptions, duties, org relationships and classification factors to allocate positions.
• Lead occupational and organizational classification studies, including job design, class specifications and requirements.
• Analyze compensation data and labor market information to recommend salary ranges and adjustments.
• Review complex salary actions such as reallocations, demotions, and in-range adjustments.
• Consult with managers and HR to resolve questions and communicate defensible recommendations.

Skills

Classification reviews

HR policies & salary administration

Labor market analysis

Advising managers

Workday / HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

HS Diploma with 6 years HR experience

Tools

Workday

OSC Integrated HR/Payroll System

Job description

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

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
• equivalent combination or education and experience

Certified Positions

Applicants applying for positions certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division can find specific certification requirements here. Per North Carolina General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Next Generation Identification (NGI) System and Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background (Rap Back) Service. This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants

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), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), SBI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SBI will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NC SBI 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).

Valuing Education and Experience

Valuing Education and Experience: The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.