Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant

University of North Carolina - Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 62,115 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina - Charlotte is hiring a Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant to independently evaluate and advise on complex position classifications and compensation-related issues. This role requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a similar field and at least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis.

Key responsibilities include conducting market analyses, advising on compensation matters, ensuring compliance with laws, and preparing compensation reports. Familiarity with UNC System compensation structures and advanced analytical skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis.
• Familiarity with UNC System compensation structures is an advantage.
• Professional HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and equity analysis to assess salaries.
• Conduct job analysis and classify positions.
• Advise university administrators on compensation matters.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Proficiency in HRIS systems

Advanced Excel skills

Salary benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Compensation software

Job description

UNC Charlotte is hiring a Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant. The role requires independently evaluating complex position classifications, determining exemption statuses, conducting market and equity analysis, and providing organizational design recommendations. The consultant advises university administrators and HR partners on compensation matters, ensures compliance with laws, and supports training and reporting initiatives for the institution.

Highlights

• Perform market and equity analysis to assess salaries and address compensation issues.
• Analyze market data for range updates and compensation administration to maintain competitiveness.
• Conduct job analysis, classify positions, determine salary ranges, and assess exemption status (FLSA and SHRA/EHRA).
• Act independently with comprehensive knowledge of the state classification system and procedures.
• Advise campus and HR partners on compensation and position design matters.
• Interpret policies and best practices related to classification and compensation.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve sensitive or unique compensation issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations; prepare and present compensation reports to leadership.
• Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years in compensation analysis, proficiency in compensation software, HRIS systems, salary benchmarking, and advanced Excel skills.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, familiarity with UNC System compensation structures, CCP designation, and professional HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Salary range is $62,115 - $80,000 annually; position reports to the Director of Position Management within Human Resources.