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USD 63927-82000/yr

Classification & Compensation Consultant

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Key Responsibilities

- Developing and evaluating position descriptions, duties, organizational relationships, and classification factors to recommend appropriate position allocations and reallocations.

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State Bureau of Investigation

SBI Director's Office

Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

60010144

NC18

The State Bureau of Investigation’s mission is to serve Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and District Attorneys as well as State and Federal partners, by investigating crimes and providing technical assistance in order to increase public safety for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. The SBI does so by conducting criminal investigations of allegations in areas of jurisdiction including narcotics, arson, election laws, misuse of state property, environmental crimes, human trafficking, child sexual abuse in day care centers, and threats made against public officials. The SBI provides support to local agencies related to computer crime investigations, use of force investigations, deaths in custody, crime scenes, financial crimes, missing and endangered persons, public corruption, cold cases, K9, special response team, bomb squad, and air wing. The SBI serves as North Carolina's repository of information on criminal history records, fingerprint identification, expungements, sex offender registry, and concealed handgun permits. The SBI manages the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC), which is the fusion center for the state of North Carolina, as well as the Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit, which assesses and manages threats of mass violence.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) seeks an experienced Classification and Compensation Consultant to serve as a subject matter expert on job classification, organizational design, and salary administration. This position independently evaluates complex position and compensation requests, leads classification studies, and advises agency leadership on equitable, policy-compliant staffing and pay decisions across a diverse law enforcement organization.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing and evaluating position descriptions, duties, organizational relationships, and classification factors to recommend appropriate position allocations and reallocations.
- Leading occupational and organizational classification studies, including job design, class specifications, qualification requirements, and organizational structures.
- Analyzing compensation data, labor market information, and internal equity to recommend salary ranges, starting salaries, and salary adjustments.
- Reviewing complex salary administration actions, including reallocations, demotions, career progressions, and in-range adjustments.
- Consult with managers, HR colleagues, and OSHR to resolve classification and compensation questions and communicate defensible recommendations.
- Researching, interpreting, and helping develop classification and compensation policies, guidelines, and processes.
- Providing training and technical guidance to managers and HR staff; mentoring less-experienced colleagues.
- Managing the Agency’s organizational charts in Visio.

Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8:00AM- 5PM.
- Must be able to travel occasionally to agency locations, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

** Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.**


Salary Range: $63,927 - $82,000

 

Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

 

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management also prefers:

  • Demonstrated experience independently conducting complex job classification reviews and organizational or occupational studies.
  • Demonstrated experience applying North Carolina State HR classification and salary administration policies, including internal equity and education and experience analysis.
  • Advanced ability to analyze compensation, labor market, and workforce data and present well-supported recommendations.
  • Demonstrated experience advising managers on organizational design, job descriptions, position allocation, and salary decisions.
  • Proficiency with HR information systems and reporting tools used for position management and personnel actions such as Workday and/or the OSC Integrated HR/Payroll System.



This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits. 

What We Offer

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Non-Sworn/Administrative Background Statement:  Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes:  credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; urinalysis drug screening; and submission of fingerprints.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.  If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.  

 

If you earned a foreign degree, you must attach your official evaluation for U.S. equivalency to your application to receive credit for your degree as foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency. If you do not attach, Human Resources cannot verify your degree equivalency to give you credit for salary qualification purposes. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website: https://www.naces.org/members. 

 

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

 

Applicants applying for positions certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division can find specific certification requirements here.

 

Per North Carolina General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Next Generation Identification (NGI) System and Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background (Rap Back) Service.  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

 

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

 

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

 

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.


Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), SBI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SBI will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
 
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NC SBI that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

 

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 EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.


Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

4 years of experience required;

6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

equivalent combination or education and experience.



The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Melissa Riley

Recruitment@ncsbi.gov

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Wake County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$63,927–$82,000 a year
8% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (115,751 salaries).
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United States
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Classification & Compensation ConsultantUSD 63927-82000