Compensation Consultant

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly skilled Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant to drive excellence in the university’s workforce infrastructure. You will independently evaluate complex position classifications, determine FLSA and EHRA exemption statuses, and perform market and internal equity reviews to support fair pay practices.

You will advise administrators and HR partners on job design, exemption determinations, and compensation processes, while ensuring compliance with state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 5+ years of compensation analysis experience.
• Experience with compensation software and HRIS systems.
• Proven ability to conduct market pricing and internal equity reviews.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and equity analyses of positions to assess salaries.
• Analyze market data to update ranges and ensure competitive compensation.
• Conduct job analyses, determine classifications and exemption statuses, and provide organizational design recommendations.
• Advise campus and HR partners on compensation matters and exemption determinations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on compensation concepts and processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in compensation practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

5+ years compensation experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Compensation software

Job description

Special Instructions for more details.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Human Resources (Adm)

Work Location

Work Location King Building

Salary Range

Salary Range $74,000 - $80,000

The Classification and Compensation unit supports a variety of campus-wide human resources activities on position management and classification to include consultation, position design, position classification, compensation analysis, training, and administration of classification programs for the university. The unit has responsibility for coordinating decisions for the effective design and delivery of competitive compensation program to meet university needs and serves as the university’s principal wage and hour office. Classification and Compensation provides support and direction on a variety of salary administration policies and best practices to maintain fair and equitable classification and salary decisions for the university’s workforces. The unit maintains the integrity of the State of North Carolina’s career banding program, University System EHRA classification program, as well as the Department of Labor’s prescribed Fair Labor Standards Act regulations in combination with other federal, state, and local policies and regulations.

UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly skilled, independent, and strategic Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant to drive excellence across the university’s workforce infrastructure. In this pivotal role, the Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant balances deep regulatory expertise with proactive campus partnership, focusing heavily on sophisticated compensation and job analysis. This involves independently evaluating complex position classifications, determining FLSA and SHRA / EHRA exemption statuses, performing market and internal equity reviews, and providing vital organizational design recommendations. Additionally, the Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to administrators, faculty, and HR partners on effective job design, resolving sensitive or unprecedented compensation challenges through targeted research, and offering guidance and mentorship to fellow team members.

Beyond daily analysis and consultation, the Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws. In this capacity, the Consultant conducts thorough audits, prepares data-driven metrics for leadership, and supports critical cyclical initiatives such as the annual raise process, salary surveys, and UNC System Office reporting. Finally, the Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant leverages communication expertise to mitigate institutional risk and empower campus partners through the development and facilitation of compelling, ongoing training programs and educational workshops. Experienced compensation professionals looking to make a visible impact on talent retention and operational effectiveness within a dynamic higher education environment are invited to apply.

The Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant is responsible for administering and supporting staff classification and compensation programs for the institution in accordance with university policies, applicable state and federal laws, and human resources best practices. Under the direction of the Director of Compensation, Position and Records Management, this position conducts classification and compensation analyses, position evaluations, compensation studies, and salary reviews to support equitable and competitive pay practices across the university. The position applies knowledge of higher education compensation practices and state/public sector classification systems to assist departments with position management and organizational needs.

This position supports compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), applicable state classification and compensation regulations, and institutional policies by reviewing position descriptions, analyzing job duties and responsibilities, and assisting with exemption status determinations and classification recommendations. The consultant provides guidance to campus departments regarding classification and compensation procedures, position management practices, and compensation-related processes to support consistent application of university human resources policies and programs.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Performs market and equity analysis of positions to assess salaries and proactively addresses compensation issues.
• Analyzes market data to assess range updates and compensation administration to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Performance job analysis, determines classifications and salary ranges, provides organizational analysis and design recommendations, creates new positions, updates information on positions changes, and determines exemption status ( FLSA and SHRA / EHRA ).
• Expected to act independently and be knowledgeable of the state classification system, its processes and procedures.
• Advises campus and HR partners on compensation matters.
• Offers guidance and advice on the design of positions and their placement within the organization. Provides guidance to other team members.
• Interprets policies, procedures, and best practices and explains how they are applied within the context of classification and compensation analysis.
• Collaborates with customers and internal team to resolve unique and/or sensitive issues which requires research and developing options for successfully addressing campus partner and organizational needs.
• Obtains position comparisons internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations. Prepare and present reports on compensation trends and metrics to Director of Position Management.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis.
• Technical & Market Expertise: Experience with compensation software, HRIS systems, salary benchmarking, and market pricing.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Communication & Business Impact: Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with UNC System Classification and Compensation structures, policies, and guidelines.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, or SHRM - SCP ).

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, or SHRM - SCP ).

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

Contact Information

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223