Senior Compensation Analyst: Pay Structure & Data Lead

Human Resources 1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Charlotte, NC to lead district-wide compensation programs and market analyses. The role focuses on pay structures, job evaluation, and benchmarking, reporting to the Director of Compensation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of compensation experience, with preference for public school system exposure and professional HR certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering compensation programs or analyzing HR data.
• Compensation experience in public settings preferred.
• HR/compensation certifications (SPHR/PHR/SHRM-CP/ SCP / CCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Perform complex compensation analyses and equity benchmarking to guide pay structures.
• Develop and administer pay structures, including grades for new or revised jobs.
• Lead compensation program initiatives and respond to market data and surveys.
• Prepare cost analyses and recommendations for salary increases and adjustments.

Skills

Wage/hour laws

Compensation theory

Data analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR or compensation certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Charlotte, NC to lead district-wide compensation programs and market analyses. The role focuses on pay structures, job evaluation, and benchmarking, reporting to the Director of Compensation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of compensation experience, with preference for public school system exposure and professional HR certifications.