Lead Compensation Consultant

***This is an anticipated vacancy.***
Recruitment Range: $67,852 - $108,150
This position is eligible for teleworking, and OSHR is currently offering a three-day onsite and two-day remote hybrid schedule. 

We invite you to consider an opportunity to join the OSHR Total Rewards team as a Senior Compensation and Classification Consultant. This role is ideal for a solution-focused subject matter expert with extensive experience in job design, labor market analysis, classification, position management, and project leadership.

This position demands a highly analytical professional responsible for program modeling, analyzing, pricing, and reporting on compensation programs, all of which are crucial for maintaining the Statewide Compensation System.
Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering online, virtual, and in-person classification and compensation training.
• Analyzing labor market data and providing accurate data, in compliance with all state privacy safeguards, to comprehensive labor market surveys.
• Designing new jobs and/or modifying existing jobs based on the evolution of work, legislative mandate, or labor market best practices.
• Offering consultation and technical support on organizational design, education, and experience patterns related to career levels and internal equity issues.
• Providing consultative support to team members regarding compensation and classification processes, programs, and policies, including technical assistance on organizational design and internal equity matters.
• Collaborating with the OSHR Data Team to ensure the accuracy and consistency of all compensation-related metrics. 
• Lead large-scale statewide projects aimed at researching, analyzing, evaluating, and recommending enhancements to compensation program processes, quality controls, and reporting. 

• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Working knowledge of job evaluation systems and HR policies and procedures related to classification, compensation, salary administration, and position management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FLSA and other related federal laws impacting classification and compensation.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and interpreting HR laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience creating and presenting training presentations that convey technical content to an audience of HR professionals.

• Related HR experience in governmental operations.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design and management of a comprehensive compensation system, including pay structures, market trends, market analysis, best compensation practices, and modeling.
• Thorough technical proficiency in modeling and analyzing tools functionality.
• Knowledge of accepted industry job evaluation standards and position management practices. 

As part of Executive Order 278, some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and 5 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.  We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina to the Human Resources Division of OSHR by 11:59 pm on the closing date, or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes both online and paper application submissions/uploads.

To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form underneath the Work Experience section, specifically “Duties Summary”. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. The State of North Carolina welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters, and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or instead of a completed and submitted state application. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, the submitted application will NOT be accepted. 

Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists.  If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening, that will also be performed on all selected top finalists. The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax, referencing the contact information below.  All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".  
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.        
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.        
• If applicants are former members of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD-256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.
• Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. 
• Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States College or University must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution.
• The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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