Special Note: This position has a hybrid/remote work option where the employee must reside in North Carolina.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

An employee in this class is responsible for managing all aspects of the County Classification and Compensation area. Work includes supervision of staff and management of classification, compensation and position management. Work is measured according to broad objectives and is reviewed through ongoing dialogue and status updates. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Establishes and administers the preparation, revision and maintenance of the County’s classification and compensation plans. Develops salary surveys; analyzes and recommends internal salary relationships between classifications and ranges. Oversees the approval of all personnel actions resulting in a change of pay.
• Provides direction with major classification maintenance projects leading to assignment of positions to existing classifications and the creation of new or revision of existing classification specifications. Conducts and/or reviews findings of job audits. Reviews and recommends approval/denial of staff requests for job evaluations. Oversees the creation and approval of new or revised job descriptions. Determines FLSA exemption status for new or revised positions.
• Interprets classification actions, pay administration policies, survey techniques and salary recommendations for employees, including department directors. Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations affecting compensation; implements policy and procedural changes.
• Participates and/or assists in the review and revision of personnel rules and procedures which impact classification and compensation functions. Interprets personnel policies and procedures. Confers with and advises departmental Directors and officials concerning reorganization plans and other classification and compensation issues.
• Plans, assigns and manages the work of staff engaged in a variety of complex classification and compensation activities including job analysis, continuous audits, job description development and market salary analysis; confers on complex work problems.
• Develops ad hoc reports and executive summaries. Performs or directs other reporting as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to classification/compensation administration.
• Conducts research, creates surveys and prepares reports of findings, and recommendations for improvements in practices and procedures as applicable.
• Submits input on new and/or revised employment practices and procedures.
• Formulates and implements practices, rules, techniques, and procedures to improve organizational efficiency; assists in establishing policies.
• Initiates and completes special projects, programs or reports as directed.
• Performs related duties as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Thorough knowledge of the human resources function and its impact on the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques for developing human resources programs, including staff development; recruitment; classification; compensation; HRMS; employee benefits, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Supervisory skills including work planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate staff.
• Skill in operating office equipment, including computer, calculator, copier, FAX, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to understand a variety of complex problems and generate creative solutions.
• Ability to understand personnel policies and procedures, interpret, and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to apply sound judgement and discretion in handling confidential human resources issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, employees, supervisors, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements