Senior Compensation Analyst

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Senior Compensation Analyst to lead complex compensation work across the district, including job evaluation, market pricing, and salary administration under the Director of Compensation.

This role analyzes regulations, develops pay structures, administers increases, conducts market research, and ensures compliance with FLSA and DPI policies while communicating policies to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience administering compensation programs.
• Compensation experience in a public school system preferred.
• HR or compensation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze legislation to determine impact to compensation programs and job descriptions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation processes.
• Develop, design and implement pay structures, including determining pay grades.
• Consult, advise, and make recommendations regarding compensation decisions.
• Administer salary increases and related cost analyses.
• Perform market research and respond to market surveys as necessary.
• Lead FLSA compliance activities and prepare related analyses.
• Prepare communications to enhance transparency of compensation plans.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Compensation theory

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR/Compensation certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Excel (advanced)

Job description

The Senior Compensation Analyst, under limited supervision, performs highly complex work with limited decision-making discretion as a subject matter expert in the administration, development, and communication of district-wide compensation programs. Position provides compensation expertise regarding job evaluation, market pricing, benchmarking, compensation analysis, salary administration, and the implementation of compensation programs, practices, and policies. Employee performs district-level work to carry-out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Director of Compensation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary NC 19/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Director of Compensation

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Analyze legislation and other regulatory requirements to determine impact to compensation programs and job descriptions; compile, organize, and evaluate data
• Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation processes and support highly complex and technical functions
• Develop, design and implement pay structures, including determining appropriate pay grades for new or revised jobs
• Consult, advise, and make recommendations regarding compensation decisions
• Develop and administer compensation program initiatives, including classification reviews, strategies, policies and practices, salary structures, and short- and long-term programs
• Recommend pay rates for new hires, rehires, promotions, demotions, and other job change actions
• Consult on and implement bonus programs and assign additional individual compensation as appropriate; submit payments requests to Payroll for processing
• Partner with leadership to draft and update job descriptions; maintain a database of current job descriptions
• Identify and assign FLSA status for all jobs
• Administer annual salary increases, including preparing related cost analyses, calculating new rates, and processing increases for staff
• Audit salary amounts to ensure accuracy and adherence to state and local policies; identify discrepancies, investigate complex errors or issues, and implement solutions
• Perform market research and respond to market surveys as necessary
• Conduct analysis of market data to determine CMS's overall competitive compensation position; make recommendations on adjustments to market rate for salaries
• Lead activities related to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance issues and prepare related analyses to ensure compliance with FLSA regulations and other federal and state laws
• Ensure employee length of service and longevity date records are accurate as defined by NC DPI policies; research and adjust records as necessary
• Calculate, process, and audit longevity payments for eligible employees while ensuring compliance with NC DPI guidelines
• Perform highly complex cost and data analysis to develop projections for budgetary or strategic purposes
• Prepare a variety of communication to enhance transparency and understanding of compensation plans and policies, including website content
• Respond to escalated salary-related inquires with a priority on positive customer experience
• Represent Compensation on interdepartmental initiatives and committees
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies, state statutes, and federal laws/regulations, including wage and hour laws, NCDPI employment and benefit policies, and School Board policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of current compensation theory, wage and salary practices, job evaluation methods, pay plan design, and reward strategies
• Skilled in computer programs used for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Skilled in advanced Microsoft Excel functions including VLOOKUPS, PivotTables, and complex formulas
• Skilled in complex mathematics and analysis
• Skilled in problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, and time management
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to understand and interpret/apply applicable policies, state statutes, and federal laws and regulations
• Ability to collect and analyze data to make data-driven decisions
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, reports, and records
• Ability to write clear and concise communication regarding compensation programs
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes as well as adapt to changing demands or priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience administering compensation programs or preparing highly complex human resources data analysis required
• Compensation experience in a public school system preferred
• Human resources or compensation certification preferred such as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, SHRM-Certified Professional (CP), SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP), or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation)
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 12 Month

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.