Classification & Compensation Consultant - University of North Carolina Wilmington : Job Details

Posting DetailsBenefits of Working at UNCWWant to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.Hiring Range $65,870 - $71,234 Working Title Classification & Compensation Consultant External Link to Posting Vacancy Number E1260 Position Number 0078 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Human Resources - 35700 Division Chancellor - 25000 Division Brief Summary of Work for this PositionThe Classification & Compensation Consultant serves as a vital member of the HR team and participates in internal and external cross-functional initiatives and activities in support of the HR Department and the University's strategic priorities, goals, and initiatives. This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).This position serves as a collaborative business partner with campus clients and implements best practices that are compliant and attentive to business needs and market competitiveness. The Consultant partners at various levels across the university, as well as, the UNC Systems Office, Office of State Human Resources, and other agencies and universities. This position provides comprehensive guidance regarding regulation, policy, processes, and initiatives to ensure alignment with UNCW compensation programs and State/ Federal guidelines. The position works in a customer-centric, fast-paced environment that requires work to be performed with a sense of urgency in completing day-to-day compensation activities while focusing on high performance, collaboration, and innovative solutions. The consultant serves as an internal change agent and is adept at collaborating with various constituents to ensure new processes, procedures, structures, training, etc., are implemented in ways that deliver the expected value that the organizational change was to produce.Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):* Consultation: Extends stellar customer service through collaboration with campus HR Business Officers/ liaisons to ensure the compensation program supports and is aligned with both short and long-term organizational objectives. Advises campus partners and HR partners on compensation matters (ie. Talent Acquisition on recruitment ranges).* Position Management: Performs job analysis, classification, and position creation, determines pay range recommendations, org analysis, design recommendations, and exemption status (FLSA and SHRA/EHRA).* Compensation Analysis & Ad-Hoc Reporting: Performs market and equity analysis of positions to assess salaries and proactively addresses compensation issues. Analyzes results from salary surveys to assess market competitiveness and range updates where applicable. Predicts future trends to assist in steering HR in a positive direction for the university.* Cyclical Activity: Salary Survey Participation, Annual Raise Process (ARP), UNC Systems Office Reporting, Annual review of salary structures/ ranges, etc.* Projects: Serves as a collaborator and contributor to change process initiatives and participates in compensation and cross-functional projects that further the HR mission and support campus initiatives. Assists with strategic compensation initiatives and implementation of related programs.* Training: Develops and facilitates ongoing campus/ HR partners training on compensation policies and practices, as well as, necessary compliance to reduce risk.* Systems/Applications: Regularly performs data queries and input in HRIS and software applications that manage positions and compensation-related information. Understand the interface protocol across systems and the impact of data entry and system changes.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:* Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & ExperiencePreferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:* B.S. in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or other closely related field.* 2+ years of related Classification and Compensation experience (position classifications, position studies, organizational design, job design, client-facing consultation, statistical analyses, survey participation and analysis, reporting, annual increase process, project team, etc.).* Classification and compensation experience at an institution of public higher education.* Experience and training within the UNC System and/or NC Office of State Human Resources Classification on Salary Administration policies and procedures.* Compensation data analytics experience.* Presentation and training experience.* Project management experience to lead the implementation of small to moderate scope projects.* Data analytics experience.* Certifications in Compensation and/or Human Resources - CCA, CCP, SCP/S-SCP, PHR/SPHR/SHRM.Required Certifications or LicensuresN/APrimary Purpose of Organizational UnitThe UNCW Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity within the Chancellor's Division is the central office responsible for HR operations and Title IX and Clery compliance. It is organized into seven core units: Academic HR, Benefits, Classification & Compensation, Employee Relations & Engagement, HR Systems & Salary Administration, Talent Acquisition, and Title IX and Clery Compliance.College/School Information University InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.EEO StatementAt the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to ApplicantsPLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 10/28/2024 Posting Close Date 01/07/2025Applicant Documents