Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant

Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant

Position Number: 000511

Employment Type:
Permanent – Full-time

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, occasional
evenings and weekends as needed.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Division:

Department: Human Resources
(Adm)

Work Location: King Building

Salary Range: $62,115 – $80,000

Primary Purpose of
Department:

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 universitys 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 universitys workforces. The unit maintains the integrity of the
State of North Carolinas career banding program, University System EHRA classification program, as well as the
Department of Labors
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 universitys 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.

Beyond daily analysis and consultation, the Senior
Classification and Compensation Consultant
ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws. In this capacity, the
Consultant conducts thorough audits,
prepares data-driven metrics for leadership, and supports critical cyclical initiatives such as the
annual raise process, salary surveys,
and UNC System Office reporting. Finally, the Senior Classification and
Compensation Consultant leverages communication expertise to
mitigate institutional risk and empower campus partners through the development
and facilitation of compelling, ongoing training programs
and educational workshops. Experienced compensation professionals looking to make
a visible impact on talent retention and operational
effectiveness within a dynamic higher education environment are invited to
apply.

The Senior Classification and Compensation
Consultant is responsible for administering and supporting staff
classification and compensation programs for the institution in accordance
with university policies, applicable state and federal laws, and
human resources best practices. Under the direction of the Director of
Compensation, Position and Records Management, this position conducts
classification and compensation analyses, position evaluations,
compensation studies, and salary reviews to support equitable and
competitive pay practices across the university. The position applies
knowledge of higher education compensation practices and state/public
sector classification systems to assist departments with position
management and organizational needs.

This position
supports compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), applicable state
classification and compensation
regulations, and institutional policies by reviewing position descriptions, analyzing job duties and
responsibilities, and assisting with
exemption status determinations and classification recommendations. The consultant provides guidance to
campus departments regarding
classification and compensation procedures, position management practices, and compensation-related processes
to support consistent
application of university human resources policies and programs.

Summary of Position
Responsibilities:

• Performs
  market and equity analysis of positions to assess salaries and proactively addresses compensation
  issues.
• Analyzes market data to
  assess range updates and compensation administration to ensure competitive compensation
  practices.
• Performance job analysis,
  determines classifications and salary ranges, provides organizational analysis and design
  recommendations, creates new positions, updates
  information on positions changes, and determines exemption status (FLSA and
  SHRA/EHRA).
• Expected to act independently and be knowledgeable of the state classification system, its processes and
  procedures.
• Advises campus and HR partners on compensation matters.
• Offers guidance and advice on the design of positions
  and their placement within the organization. Provides guidance to other team members.
• Interprets policies, procedures, and best
  practices and explains how they are applied within the context of classification and compensation analysis.
• Collaborates with
  customers and internal team to resolve unique and/or sensitive issues which requires research and developing options for successfully
  addressing campus partner and organizational needs.
• Obtains position comparisons internally and externally.
• Ensure
  compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations. Prepare and present reports on compensation trends and metrics
  to Director of Position Management.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Education & Experience:
  Bachelors
  degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with 5+ years of experience in compensation
  analysis.
• Technical & Market Expertise: Experience with compensation software, HRIS
  systems, salary
  benchmarking, and market pricing.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills,
  including advanced
  proficiency in Excel.
• Communication & Business Impact: Strong communication and customer service
  skills, with
  the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and
Experience:

• Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with UNC
  System Classification and Compensation structures, policies, and guidelines.
• Certified Compensation
  Professional (CCP)
  designation.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Necessary
Certifications/Licenses:

Preferred
Certifications/Licenses:

• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR,
  SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Special Notes to
Applicants:

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background
  Check and/or a Motor Vehicle
  Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying
  permission with the
  finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the
  knowledge, skills,
  abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC
  Charlotte
  Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open
Date: 06/05/2026

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Hire Date:

To
apply, visit https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/68424

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