Compensation Specialist
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. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Your Role in Our Mission As the Compensation Specialist, you will support ESPH’s compensation strategy by developing and maintaining salary structures, conducting market analyses, and ensuring all job descriptions are accurate and compliant. You will partner with leaders across the agency to develop/update position descriptions, administer compensation programs, and provide data driven insights. In this role, you will also serve as the internal expert for the PayScale platform, lead compensation-related reporting in UKG, and collaborate with HR Compliance on FLSA classifications. Attention to detail and previous experience building out compensation philosophy and structure are a must.
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
- 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
- Support ESPH’s compensation strategy by developing and maintaining 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
