Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $80K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ June 8th, 2026

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UNC Charlotte is hiring a Senior Classification/Compensation Consultant. The role requires independently evaluating complex position classifications, determining exemption statuses, performing market and equity reviews, and advising campus partners on job design and compensation issues. The consultant ensures compliance with compensation laws, conducts audits, supports salary processes, and develops training to empower campus stakeholders.

Highlights

Perform market and equity analysis of positions to assess salaries and address compensation issues proactively.
Analyze market data for range updates and compensation administration to maintain competitive pay practices.
Conduct job analysis, determine classifications and salary ranges, recommend organizational design changes, and set FLSA and SHRA/EHRA exemption statuses.
Advise administrators, faculty, and HR partners on compensation matters and position design.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and prepare reports on compensation trends for leadership.
Provide guidance and mentorship within the classification and compensation team.
Requires knowledge of the state classification system and processes.
Use compensation software, HRIS systems, salary benchmarking tools, and advanced Excel for analyses.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, plus 5+ years of compensation analysis experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, familiarity with UNC System classification and compensation policies, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, and professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Salary range: $62,115 - $80,000 per year.