Classification and Compensation Consultant

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ May 15th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Classification and Compensation Consultant. This role involves partnering strategically with campus leaders to guide job design, classification, and compensation practices, ensuring alignment with university and state policies. The consultant will conduct detailed compensation analysis, prepare reports for leadership and the UNC System, communicate complex issues clearly, and lead HR projects and training related to compensation and classification.

Highlights

Collaborate with campus leaders and HR to provide expert guidance on job design, classification, and compensation.
Analyze compensation trends, conduct salary benchmarking, and support HR strategy development.
Prepare detailed reports for NC State leadership, UNC System Office, and State Human Resources.
Communicate compensation and classification policies clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
Lead HR projects and participate in initiatives related to classification and organizational design.
Develop and deliver training on HR policies, compensation, and job classification.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Experience in job analysis, compensation principles, job design, and organizational structure required.
Preferred experience includes familiarity with higher education compensation structures and HR Information Management Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin).
Minimum education: Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.