Classification & Compensation Lead — Hybrid HR Role

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager to oversee job descriptions, classification structures, and market salary analyses. The role ensures internal equity and compliance with state and federal regulations while guiding pay policies and audits.

Responsibilities include supporting compensation programs, overseeing pay plan updates, and collaborating with HR partners and leaders to implement policy changes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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 policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support compensation decisions and audits.
• Assist with compliance reviews to ensure alignment with federal, state, and organizational regulations.
• Support projects such as pay studies, organizational restructuring, or policy updates.

Skills

HR management

Policy compliance

Supervisory skills

Federal/state regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager to oversee job descriptions, classification structures, and market salary analyses. The role ensures internal equity and compliance with state and federal regulations while guiding pay policies and audits.

Responsibilities include supporting compensation programs, overseeing pay plan updates, and collaborating with HR partners and leaders to implement policy changes.