Senior Compensation Consultant

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly skilled, independent Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant to lead complex compensation initiatives across the university.

You will independently evaluate position classifications, determine FLSA and SHRA/EHRA exemption statuses, perform market and internal equity reviews, and provide organizational design recommendations while mentoring fellow HR teammates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and classify complex positions to determine FLSA and EHRA/SHRA exemption statuses
• Perform market and internal equity reviews to ensure fair compensation
• Provide organizational design recommendations based on job analysis
• Serve as trusted advisor to administrators, faculty and HR partners on job design and compensation
• Mentor and support fellow team members in compensation practices

Job description

Senior Compensation Consultant

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Position Information

• Position Number 000511
• Vacancy Open to All Candidates
• Working Title Senior Compensation Consultant
• Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
• Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
• Months per Year 12
• Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Hours per week 40
• FLSA Status Exempt
• Division Business Affairs
• Department Human Resources (Adm)
• Work Location King Building
• Salary Range $74,000 - $80,000

The Classification and Compensation unit supports a variety of campus-wide human resources activities on position management and classification to include consultation, position design, position classification, compensation analysis, training, and administration of classification programs for the university. The unit has responsibility for coordinating decisions for the effective design and delivery of competitive compensation program to meet university needs and serves as the university's principal wage and hour office. Classification and Compensation provides support and direction on a variety of salary administration policies and best practices to maintain fair and equitable classification and salary decisions for the university's workforces. The unit maintains the integrity of the State of North Carolina's career banding program, University System EHRA classification program, as well as the Department of Labor's prescribed Fair Labor Standards Act regulations in combination with other federal, state, and local policies and regulations.

Primary Purpose of Position

UNC Charlotte is seeking a highly skilled, independent, and strategic Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant to drive excellence across the university's workforce infrastructure. In this pivotal role, the Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant balances deep regulatory expertise with proactive campus partnership, focusing heavily on sophisticated compensation and job analysis. This involves independently evaluating complex position classifications, determining FLSA and SHRA/EHRA exemption statuses, performing market and internal equity reviews, and providing vital organizational design recommendations. Additionally, the Senior Classification and Compensation Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to administrators, faculty, and HR partners on effective job design, resolving sensitive or unprecedented compensation challenges through targeted research, and offering guidance and mentorship to fellow team members.