Director of Classification and Compensation

Position Number: 999558

Functional Title: Director of Classification and Compensation

Position Type: Administration - Staff

Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information: Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: The Department of Human Resources commits to the creation of a collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining, and developing a community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission. The Department is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art employee services including talent management, professional development and organizational capacity, compensation, employee benefits, wellness and work/life balance, rewards and recognition, records management, employee relations, and human resource information systems. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for the core HR functions for the approximately 3500 employees at the University including administrators, faculty, professional staff, and non-exempt employees.

Classification and Compensation provides professional consultation and services to campus and community customers. The unit ensures compliance with relevant university, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations; coordinates compensation decisions; advises on organizational structures and workforce utilization; develops dashboards and data analysis tools; prepares and disseminates transactional reports; and otherwise supports the campus on matters related to classification and compensation.

Position Summary: The Director of Classification and Compensation provides key oversight, responsibility and management of SHRA and EHRA Non-faculty compensation. The Director will be responsible for leading the university's efforts to provide critical oversight and management of classification and compensation programs and strategy and provide advice and guidance to senior leaders including Deans, Schools, Colleges, and central Administrative leaders. This role requires the Director to be fully cognizant of how to provide counsel to the most senior leaders in a complex and challenging environment across the full range of classification and compensation matters, and be conversant in the most up to date best practices in compensation management, organizational development and workforce planning.
Primary responsibilities include supporting the planning and execution of human capital plans; provide analysis and assessments to determine position classification and compensation recommendations; provide information to support data driven decisions; develop training for the campus community, and monitor the classification and compensation structure of the University for effectiveness and equity, making recommendations as needed. The Director will manage two staff members providing classification and compensation services to the University. The Director will also work closely with other HR staff approving compensation actions such as new hire compensation, promotions, special payments, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree in a related field and at least two years of progressively responsible experience managing classification and compensation, or bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 - 6 years of experience in classification and compensation, with at least two years in a senior consultant or supervisory role position, is required.

In addition, successful candidates will have:
•  Experience supervising and developing engaged team members
•  Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
•  Experience providing consultation to organizational leadership
•  Ability to work collegially and effectively with a wide range of diverse constituencies
•  Experience and skills in critical thinking, decision making, and developing and presenting data to help support and drive decisions
•  Experience conducting classification assessments, benchmarking positions, and providing market analysis
•  Ability to interpret and act on policies and procedures, develop and implement policies and procedures for the university
•  Knowledge of classification and compensation systems and practices, as well as state and federal regulations pertinent to classification and compensation issues (i.e., FLSA, DOL, EEOC, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
•  Graduate degree in a related field
•  Supervisory experience in a higher education HR environment
•  Experience in public classification and compensation or within a classified compensation structure
•  Experience presenting classification and compensation training to management groups
•  Ability to develop advanced level data analytics related to compensation
•  PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM SCP or CCP
Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please visit to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and the position remains open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Contact Information
UNC Greensboro has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, director of executive search and leadership programs, at .

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with experience

Org : Human Resources - 58401

Job Open Date: 02/21/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Exempt

Percentage Of Time: 20

Key Responsibility: Develops and implements classification and compensation policy, program and processes.

Essential Tasks:
•  Serves as the primary subject matter expert for related SHRA and EHRA policies and procedures. Communicates and explains policies to campus executive administrators, department heads, business officers and other University personnel. Interprets policies in both standard and unusual/unique circumstances, making complex interpretation determinations, in consultation with the chief HR officer, provost, and/or general counsel as appropriate.
•  Researches and initiates recommendations on policy and procedure issues. Drafts new or revised policies and regulations. Prepares and disseminates communication of applicable policies and procedures using a variety of media (website, email, etc.).
•  Coordinates with various University stakeholders who review, provide input, or approve policy changes, including UNC System Office, the Provost's Office, Office of Institutional Integrity, university business officers and other HR staff.
•  Manages the preparation and ensures the policy compliance of personnel materials submitted for consideration and approval by the NC State Board of Trustees, UNC System Office, and/or UNC Board of Governors.
•  Oversees the development and delivery of university-wide training and communication materials related to classification and compensation policy and procedures.
•  Develop and lead the implementation of HR classification and compensation programs, policies and processes with managers, HR Business Partners and client groups in the areas of workforce planning and reorganizations, recruitment and retention compensation options, development of career ladders, and other classification and compensation strategies.
•  Leverage HR and business metrics to analyze and identify compensation issues, needs, and trends.
•  Develop and supervise compensation and classification staff monitoring their effectiveness and providing coaching and assistance.
•  Engage other members of the HR leadership team providing subject matter expertise and professional support on HR initiatives.

Percentage Of Time: 35

Key Responsibility: Manage the classification of EHRA and SHRA staff positions.

Essential Tasks:
•  Oversees the classification review of existing positions and establishment of new positions at the university, ensuring positions meet the criteria for SHRA or EHRA status as established and governed by agreements between UNC System Office and the Office of State Human Resources.
•  Ensures appropriate assignment of JCAT (job category) designations and other information critical for tracking and reporting purposes.
•  Assist managers, supervisors, business officers, and others in understanding classification decisions.
•  Ensures appropriate supporting documentation and analysis support decisions click apply for full job details