What You'll Be Doing(This is a new position anticipated in the County's new fiscal year 2025 budget, effective July 1, 2024)
This position is 95%-98% remote.
The Classification, Compensation & Salary Administration unit of Wake County Human Resources is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and knowledgeable Compensation Consultant to provide comprehensive classification, compensation, and salary administration services for assigned County departments.
Work with leadership at assigned departments on:
- Position/organizational design
- Classification consultation
- Market pricing and structure placement
- Problem solving and solution development
- Evaluating candidate qualifications and internal equity and making salary recommendations to attract and retain staff
- Special projects associated with classification and compensation
Work with a team of Consultants to recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of compensation practices. This role involves high level communication with stakeholders regarding classification, compensation and salary administration recommendations. Use published or conduct ad hoc surveys to obtain and analyze market pay rates. Respond to external market data requests.
For positions with a remote work option, all Wake County Government remote workers must reside in one of the following states: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia.
About Our TeamWake County's Human Resources Department collaborates closely with County leadership to deliver innovative, results-oriented, and customer-driven HR programs and services. With 68 dedicated employees, we manage a range of services including Benefits and Employee Wellness, Recruitment, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Relations, Training and more. The Human Resources Department is consistently recognized for excellence in wellness and talent management. By continually seeking and implementing innovative approaches that are widely recognized as industry models, we've positioned Wake County as a national leader, earning accolades such as the Healthiest Employer Hall of Fame and Agency Award for Excellence. Explore our competitive benefits package, including 5% 401k contribution and free Employee Health Center access, on our Benefits page. Join us in shaping Wake County's future.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
- Three years of experience in human resources administration
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) - Experience in public sector human resources
- WorldatWork Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or some courses completed towards CCP
- Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Working knowledge of labor market survey analysis/market pricing, job evaluation process and salary administration
- Strong mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to manipulate large sets of data to analyze and make sound recommendations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of federal, state or local government classification and compensation methodologies
About This PositionLocation: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $66,270 - $89,467
Market Range: $66,270 - $112,663
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/25/2024
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
