Classification and Compensation Analyst

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This job posting expires at 11:59PM on June 24, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on June 24, 2026. Job Title: Classification and Compensation Analyst Department: Human Resources External Hiring Range: $71,604.23 - $89,400.89 Compensation Grade: 3007 Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County Government is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our team as a Classification & Compensation Analyst. This position serves as a subject matter expert in classification and compensation administration, including job evaluation, compensation strategy, internal and external equity, labor market analysis, and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact. As Buncombe County launches a comprehensive Classification & Compensation Study this summer, the selected candidate will play a key role in helping shape the County's compensation philosophy, classification structure, and pay practices for years to come. If you enjoy data-driven analysis, organizational consulting, and strategic HR work, this position offers the chance to influence decisions that directly affect our workforce and organizational success. Our Human Resources Department includes 24 professionals across Organizational Development, Recruiting & Staffing, HRIS, Employee Relations, the Family Health Clinic, and Compensation, Classification & Benefits. Together, we support strategic workforce initiatives including compensation, talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and performance management. At Buncombe County, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Honesty, and Equity, our HR team partners with leaders and employees to build a high-performing and engaged workforce. This position is based at 200 College Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, with County-paid parking provided. The selected candidate must reside, or be willing to relocate, within a two-hour driving distance of Asheville. The position has an initial in-office training period. Following successful completion of training, a hybrid work schedule may be available based on operational needs and departmental approval. Join us and help shape the future of work at Buncombe County! Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to manage the development, administration, and continuous improvement of the County's classification and compensation programs to ensure alignment with organizational needs, labor market conditions, and applicable laws and policies. This position provides data-driven recommendations and consultative support to departments, promotes internal and external equity, and contributes to strategic workforce planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience ( required at time of hire): Bachelor's degree in human resource management , finance, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in Human Resources performing classification and compensation data analysis . Any equivalent combination of education or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional Training and Experience: SHRM-CP or CCP professional designations preferred. Essential Functions of the position: Leads development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the County's classification and compensation programs, including job evaluation, classification, compensation analysis, pay equity, market benchmarking, and workforce analytics. Conduct s classification reviews, job audits, compensation studies, organizational analyses, and market surveys; evaluates position duties and organizational structures; and develops recommendations regarding classifications, salary grades, reclassifications, reorganizations, and compensation actions. Develops, reviews, revises, and maintains job descriptions and classification specifications to ensure they accurately reflect assigned duties, organizational needs, and compensation plan requirements. Conducts compensation modeling, salary analyses, cost projections, pay equity reviews, compression analyses, and labor market assessments to support competitive and equitable compensation practices. E valuates requests for new positions, reclassifications, organizational changes, compensation adjustments, and other position management actions; prepares findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation. Serves as a resource to departments, managers, and employees by providing guidance and support throughout classification and compensation review processes, including facilitating discussions, addressing concerns, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures. Serves as project manager for compensation surveys, classification and compensation studies, and special projects by collecting, analyzi