Director of Compensation and Position Management

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus possible

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a Director of Compensation and Position Management to lead strategic compensation initiatives and oversee classification, position management, and records governance. You will manage a team, develop competitive pay structures, and ensure regulatory compliance across ~3,200 staff positions.

Role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in compensation studies and workforce analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, classification, position management, organizational design, or related human resources functions.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience conducting compensation studies, salary administration, job evaluation, and workforce analysis.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting policies, regulations, and employment-related requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the University's compensation, classification, and position management programs.
• Develop and maintain compensation strategies, salary structures, and classification practices that support recruitment, retention, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
• Provide consultation to university leadership on compensation matters, organizational design, workforce planning, and position management.
• Oversee compensation analyses, position reviews, organizational assessments, and salary administration activities.
• Ensure compensation and position management practices comply with applicable UNC System, State, federal, and university requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Director of Compensation and Position Management

Position Information

Position Number: 000481

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Working Title: Director of Compensation and Position Management

Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, occasional evening and weekends required, as necessary

Hours per week: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Division: Business Affairs

Department: Human Resources (Adm)

Work Location: King

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Primary Purpose of Department: The compensation and Position Management unit provides leadership and administration of the University's compensation, classification, position management, and records management programs, ensuring competitive pay practices, regulatory compliance, workforce effectiveness, and strategic support for institutional goals.

Primary Purpose of Position: Serves as the strategic leader for the University's compensation and position management functions, providing oversight of classification, compensation administration, position and records management, and related HR programs. The position ensures equitable, competitive, and compliant compensation practices; oversees the administration of approximately 3,200 staff positions, provides expert consultation to university leadership; and develops policies, programs, and workforce strategies that support organizational effectiveness, talent management, and the University's strategic goals.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Compensation, Classification, and Position Management

• Lead and administer the University's compensation, classification, and position management programs.
• Develop and maintain compensation strategies, salary structures, and classification practices that support recruitment, retention, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
• Provide consultation to university leadership on compensation matters, organizational design, workforce planning, and position management.
• Oversee compensation analyses, position reviews, organizational assessments, and salary administration activities.
• Ensure compensation and position management practices comply with applicable UNC System, State, federal, and university requirements.

Records Management and Information Governance

• Direct the Human Resources records management program and ensure compliance with applicable records retention requirements.
• Develop and maintain records management policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of employee records and personnel information.
• Oversee records-related compliance activities, including audits, investigations, public records requests, and litigation holds.

Policy Development, Compliance, and Strategic Consultation

• Develop, interpret, and administer policies and procedures related to compensation, classification, position management, and other assigned programs.
• Monitor regulatory and policy changes and ensure institutional compliance with applicable requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with UNC System and State Human Resources agencies on compensation and position management matters.
• Provide strategic consultation and recommendations to university leadership regarding workforce and human resources issues.

Leadership and Administration

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision for assigned staff, programs, and resources.
• Establish departmental priorities, goals, and operational plans aligned with institutional objectives.
• Lead strategic initiatives, process improvements, and program modernization efforts.
• Represent the division on university committees, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, classification, position management, organizational design, or related human resources functions.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience conducting compensation studies, salary administration, job evaluation, and workforce analysis.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting policies, regulations, and employment-related requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.
• Advanced Excel Skills.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Higher education or public-sector human resources experience.
• Experience leading compensation strategy, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and HR process improvements.
• Experience utilizing workforce analytics and HR technology systems.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or related credential.

Special Notes to Applicants

• This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
• 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.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Information

• Posting Open Date: 10/29/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Proposed Hire Date: 11/24/2026