The Classification and Compensation Department is within NC State University Human Resources and is responsible for administering, overseeing, and managing the classification systems and compensation programs as well as the administration and oversight of federal regulations and state policies for University positions subject to and exempt from the NC State Human Resources Act (SHRA and EPS positions). The department is also responsible for developing, monitoring and maintaining compensation programs and initiatives for Faculty, EPS and Senior Academic and Administrative Officers.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a strategic partner to campus through the administration of University classification and compensation programs that support the strategic goals and objectives of NC State. Primary responsibilities include EPS and SHRA job analysis, design, and classification; compensation analysis, consultation, and statistical analyses; and interpretation and application of NC State HR policies/procedures, related UNC System and Office of State HR policies, and federal regulations/laws.

Consultation
Position establishes and maintains credible, collaborative relationships on campus and consults with administrators, managers, and college/unit HR representatives regarding the administration of SHRA and EPS classification and compensation.

Provides reliable and insightful guidance on position design and the use of SHRA and EPS titles and compensation practices and trends. This involves providing strategic direction to campus in regards to their human resource long range planning. Provides analysis and reporting on salary actions for the UNC System Office, for OSHR, and for NC State.

Communication
Position requires excellent written and verbal communications skills. Work involves sensitive and/or controversial issues, requiring tact and diplomacy to address. Position recommends best practices and/or decisions dictated by law/policy to ensure compliance for the University.

This person will collaborate with peer groups internal and external to Human Resources as well as serve on campus committees charged to address issues affecting classification and compensation policies, procedures, and administration.

Professional and Organizational Knowledge
The position will require the use of professional and organizational knowledge in the majority of its duties including job analysis and classification, job design, compensation, and organizational design and/or restructuring.

The position will serve as a liaison and consultant for campus. A thorough knowledge and application of state and federal policy, laws and regulations governing personnel and compensation matters is needed to perform the responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent must have thorough knowledge of the University's organizational structures, protocols, complex institutional funding variations, and HR best practices.

Project Management
The position will coordinate a variety of projects that will require establishing project objectives, tasks, and timelines and facilitating project team work. The position will participate in project goals, new initiatives and organizational studies some of which will have university-wide scope. Position must handle urgent requests and periods of sustained high volume based on institutional priorities and academic cycle.

This position is responsible for conducting faculty and EPS salary bench-marking studies among peer institutions; performing complex faculty and EHRA non-faculty salary analysis. The incumbent will plan, develop, and present a variety of training regarding policies, procedures, and best practices related to human resources administration, position classification, and compensation.

Other duties as assigned.

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Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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