Compensation Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health • Raleigh, NC

12d • $68,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a full-time Compensation Specialist to join our team and help advance our commitment to fair, competitive, and mission‑aligned compensation practices. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to create meaningful impact by supporting equitable pay, informed decision‑making, and workforce excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of Human Resources experience, including 2 years in compensation analysis or compensation program administration.
• Experience with compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation.
• Knowledge of FLSA, pay equity, and compensation compliance.
• Proficiency with Excel and HRIS systems (UKG strongly preferred).
• Strong communication and partnership skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data.
• Valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building out compensation philosophy and structure.
• PayScale experience preferred.
• Experience in multi‑site, healthcare, or human services environment a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• CCP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain salary structures.
• Conduct market analyses.
• Ensure all job descriptions are accurate and compliant.
• Partner with leaders across the agency to develop/update position descriptions.
• Administer compensation programs.
• Provide data driven insights.
• Serve as the internal expert for the PayScale platform.
• Lead compensation-related reporting in UKG.
• Collaborate with HR Compliance on FLSA classifications.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary for this exempt position: $68,000–$75,000
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level