Classification & Compensation Consultant

About the role

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Description of Work This is an anticipated vacancy as of July 31st, 2026. This posting is open to current State of North Carolina employees and RIF candidates with priority reemployment rights under G.S. 126. Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the Department's subject matter expert in the areas of classification and compensation, which includes maintaining a proper classification and compensation system for over 2,000 positions, many of those unique to the Agency, through position management, organizational design, and acting as a strategic business partner with management. Classification activities include the design and establishment of new positions, reallocations of existing positions, classification studies, equity and labor market studies, salary administration, bonuses, position FLSA designation, position time settings, and organizational structure review. This position is also responsible for the evaluation, analysis, and approval of in-range salary adjustments. Position will provide consultation and technical assistance regarding organizational and job design and internal equity issues. Position will train management and employees in new and existing classification and compensation programs, organizational design, and special projects. Position will run a wide variety of reports and analyze data to provide management information and make strategic recommendations. Position will conduct classification/compensation meetings and provide classification/compensation expertise as needed. This role is also responsible for working with the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) to create new class specifications and make suggestions for changes to existing class specifications. Position serves as Agency initiator and approver in the Integrated HR-Payroll system, processing and approving Personnel Administration (PA) and Organizational Management (OM) actions. Serves as Agency HR liaison on classification/compensation initiatives and department-wide and/or state-wide projects. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $98,000 Experience conducting complex/comprehensive classification/compensation studies while considering organizational needs and maintaining equity. Experience conducting job evaluations and analyzing compensation data to prepare clear and concise written/verbal reports and findings. Experience working on multiple tasks, organizing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated experience in independently organizing and planning work and applying sound judgment to effectively communicate complicated issues. Experience working in an HRIS and HCM to include initiating/approving actions, generating reports, maintaining position descriptions, and analyzing data. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits . Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. * Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. * Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EI