Classification & Compensation Program Lead

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

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.