Classification & Compensation Program Lead

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager II to support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of classification and compensation programs. You will help ensure job structures are accurate, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals while maintaining compliant pay practices.

Key responsibilities include assisting with job descriptions, conducting market salary analyses,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience.
• Experience in job evaluation and compensation practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Ability to analyze complex compensation data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of job descriptions and classification structures.
• Conduct market salary analyses using benchmarking tools.
• Administer compensation programs, including salary adjustments and pay plan updates.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support compensation decisions and audits.
• Support compliance reviews with federal, state, and organizational regulations.

Skills

HR management

Job evaluation

Compensation analysis

Policy guidance

Compliance

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager II to support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of classification and compensation programs. You will help ensure job structures are accurate, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals while maintaining compliant pay practices.

Key responsibilities include assisting with job descriptions, conducting market salary analyses,