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Assistant Classification/Compensation Manager

Salary$71k – $138k
LocationWake County, NC
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentHuman Resources
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen5d ago
Last seen3d ago
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About the role
Agency HR Manager II (NS)
Position Number
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NC21
About Us
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.
Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ website.
Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!
Description of Work
The Assistant Classification and Compensation Manager supports the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s classification and compensation programs. This role ensures job structures are accurate, equitable, and aligned with organizational goals while helping maintain competitive and compliant pay practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of job descriptions and classification structures.
Support job evaluation processes to ensure internal equity and consistency across departments.
Conduct market salary analyses using established benchmarking tools and external data sources.
Help administer compensation programs, including salary adjustments, reclassifications, and pay plan updates.
Collaborate with HR partners, managers, and leaders to provide guidance on classification and compensation policies and procedures.
Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation to support compensation decisions and audits.
Assist with compliance reviews to ensure alignment with federal, state, and organizational regulations.
Support special projects such as pay studies, organizational restructuring efforts, or policy updates.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $70,627- $137,724
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.
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Considerable to thorough knowledge of comprehensive principles and practices of human resource management in designated area; management concepts, principles, methods and practices; state and federal rules and laws; equal opportunity guidelines, personnel administration; supervisory principles and practices.
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Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate work and activities of others; to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action; plan and coordinate the activities of designated work functions.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date
Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
Legal
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Hiring process
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
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Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
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Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application to support your answers.
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If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.
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Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.
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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
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Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/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.
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For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
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Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
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Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
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Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in human resources, including 2 years of experience in an HR leadership position.
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Equivalent combination or education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
LaWanna Baker
Recruiter Email:
[email protected]
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