Compensation Consultant (Hybrid)

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

1d•$67,727 - $115,141•Hybrid

About The Position

The Classification, Compensation & Salary Administration unit of Wake County Human Resources is seeking a strategic, analytical, detail-oriented Compensation Consultant to provide comprehensive classification, compensation, and salary administration services for assigned County departments. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with team members spending at least two days a week in the office for collaboration and connection. Second‑round interviews will be conducted in person and will include practical exercises to assess skills in key areas relevant to the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
Three years of experience in human resources administration, including at least two years of classification, compensation and/or salary administration experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Knowledge of labor market analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, and developing data-driven recommendations
Strong analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for managing, manipulating and analyzing large data sets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with classification and compensation practices in public sector or government settings

Nice To Haves

Classification and/or compensation experience in a public sector human resources setting
Strong technical skills in Excel and other data management applications
WorldatWork Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward CCP coursework
Professional HR certification such as HRCI (PHR, SPHR), SHRM (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP), or IPMA (IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP)

Responsibilities

Partner with department leaders on organizational and position design
Consult on job classification and pay structure management
Develop solutions to compensation and classification challenges by analyzing and interpreting data, using advanced technical skills in Excel and other HR applications, to support meaningful recommendations
Evaluate candidate qualifications, internal equity, and recommend competitive salaries
Lead and support special projects related to compensation and classification
Work with a team of Consultants to enhance compensation practices, recommend policy and process improvements, and ensure County pay programs remain fair, equitable, and competitive.
Use published surveys and conduct ad hoc studies to gather and analyze market pay data.
Respond to external market data requests and support continuous improvement of the County’s compensation framework.