Senior Director of Compensation & Pay Strategy

PowerSchool; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Director of Compensation to lead district-wide job classification and compensation programs, aligning them with strategic goals. This senior role oversees salary structures, pay practices, and compliance, reporting to the Executive Director of Benefits and Compensation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in compensation, and strong leadership in HR policy and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in compensation or related area.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff/programs in human resources.
• Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports.
• Collaborate and provide input on overall departmental budget.
• Develop, plan, and direct the district's compensation strategies and activities to enhance recruitment, hiring, and retention.
• Develop and monitor systems that measure the effectiveness of compensation policies.

Skills

HR leadership

Compensation knowledge

Budgeting

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Strategic planning

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a Director of Compensation to lead district-wide job classification and compensation programs, aligning them with strategic goals. This senior role oversees salary structures, pay practices, and compliance, reporting to the Executive Director of Benefits and Compensation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in compensation, and strong leadership in HR policy and budgeting.