Lead Classification & Compensation Analyst

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of North Carolinians. As a Lead Classification & Compensation Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce strategies of a large department. This dynamic position involves leading classification studies, supervising a talented team, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. With a commitment to professional growth and community service, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. If you are passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Community Service Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in job evaluations and position classification.
• Subject matter expertise in classification and compensation.
• Proficient in analyzing compensation structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead classification and compensation studies across DHHS.
• Supervise and mentor a team of analysts.
• Consult with agency leadership on HR policies.

Skills

Job Evaluation Preparation

Classification Expertise

Compensation Analysis

HR Information Systems (HRIS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Integrated HR-Payroll System (IHRPS)

Job description

*** This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC ***

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

The Lead Classification & Compensation Analyst serves as a senior expert within the Classification and Compensation Section of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Human Resources. This position is responsible for managing classification, salary administration, and organizational development activities that support the department’s strategic workforce needs across a wide variety of health, administrative, and professional occupations.

This role provides direct supervision to a team of analysts, leads major occupational and organizational studies, and ensures the consistent application of classification and compensation policies across DHHS. Working independently and collaboratively with other HR leaders, the Lead Analyst acts as a key consultant to agency managers and executives, ensuring fair, competitive, and policy-compliant human resources practices. Duties also include training staff, reviewing program audits, participating in salary administration, and providing system oversight for the Integrated HR-Payroll System (IHRPS), part of broader Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Key Duties Include:

• Lead classification, compensation, and organizational development studies across DHHS, including planning, methodology development, staff coordination, and reporting.

• Supervise and mentor a team of classification and compensation analysts, managing work assignments, performance evaluations (NCVIP), and training.

• Provide consultation to agency leadership and HR staff on classification and salary administration issues, including salary exception cases and FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) designations.

• Conduct quality reviews of classification and salary actions for policy compliance and operational consistency.

• Coordinate and approve reallocation, in-range salary adjustments, acting pay promotions, and organizational management actions in the HRIS platform.

• Develop and deliver training sessions and guidance materials for agency HR professionals on classification and compensation best practices.

• Review program operations and personnel record audits to assess compliance and recommend operational improvements.

• Conduct research on occupational classifications, labor market trends, and organizational design to support classification decisions.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state HR laws, DHHS policies, and Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) guidelines.

• Support special projects, assist with processing Integrated HR-Payroll System actions, and perform other duties as assigned.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources:
The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits:https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience preparing job evaluations or classifying positions

• Demonstrated experience being a subject matter expert or specialist for classification

• Experience analyzing compensation

• Experience using a HR information systems (HRIS)

Management Preferences:

• Experience as a team lead in classification or classification
• SHRM-CP/ PHR of SPHR/ SHRM-SCP certification

Note to Applicants:

• Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide a writing sample.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 4 years of experience required
OR
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
OR
Equivalent combination or education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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