Position Information
General Information
Position Number 000481 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Director of Compensation and Position Management Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, occasional evening and weekends required, as necessary
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Human Resources (Adm) Work Location King Salary Range $115,000 - $125,000 Primary Purpose of Department
The compensation and Position Management unit provides leadership and administration of the University's compensation, classification, position management, and records management programs, ensuring competitive pay practices, regulatory compliance, workforce effectiveness, and strategic support for institutional goals.
Primary Purpose of Position
Serves as the strategic leader for the University's compensation and position management functions, providing oversight of classification, compensation administration, position and records management, and related HR programs. The position ensures equitable, competitive, and compliant compensation practices; oversees the administration of approximately 3,200 staff positions, provides expert consultation to university leadership; and develops policies, programs, and workforce strategies that support organizational effectiveness, talent management, and the University's strategic goals.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Compensation, Classification, and Position Management
- Lead and administer the University's compensation, classification, and position management programs.
- Develop and maintain compensation strategies, salary structures, and classification practices that support recruitment, retention, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
- Provide consultation to university leadership on compensation matters, organizational design, workforce planning, and position management.
- Oversee compensation analyses, position reviews, organizational assessments, and salary administration activities.
- Ensure compensation and position management practices comply with applicable UNC System, State, federal, and university requirements.
Records Management and Information Governance
- Direct the Human Resources records management program and ensure compliance with applicable records retention requirements.
- Develop and maintain records management policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of employee records and personnel information.
- Oversee records-related compliance activities, including audits, investigations, public records requests, and litigation holds.
Policy Development, Compliance, and Strategic Consultation
- Develop, interpret, and administer policies and procedures related to compensation, classification, position management, and other assigned programs.
- Monitor regulatory and policy changes and ensure institutional compliance with applicable requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison with UNC System and State Human Resources agencies on compensation and position management matters.
- Provide strategic consultation and recommendations to university leadership regarding workforce and human resources issues.
Leadership and Administration
- Provide leadership, direction, and supervision for assigned staff, programs, and resources.
- Establish departmental priorities, goals, and operational plans aligned with institutional objectives.
- Lead strategic initiatives, process improvements, and program modernization efforts.
- Represent the division on university committees, projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, classification, position management, organizational design, or related human resources functions.
- Experience supervising professional staff.
- Demonstrated experience conducting compensation studies, salary administration, job evaluation, and workforce analysis.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting policies, regulations, and employment-related requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.
- Advanced Excel Skills.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Higher education or public-sector human resources experience.
- Experience leading compensation strategy, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and HR process improvements.
- Experience utilizing workforce analytics and HR technology systems.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses
- Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or related credential.
Special Notes to Applicants
- This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date 10/29/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Hire Date 11/24/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
UNC Charlotte Website
HERC Job Board
Inside Higher Education
Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
Another Website
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Other
- Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field
Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma or equivalent
- Which of the following best describes your proficiency level in Microsoft Excel when conducting compensation analyses, market pricing, salary administration, or workforce analytics?
Advanced: Expert in complex formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, nested IFs), PivotTables, data modeling, and scenario/salary structuring analyses.
Intermediate: Proficient with standard formulas, basic PivotTables, and sorting/filtering salary datasets.
Basic: Primary experience is entering data, basic formatting, and simple sums/averages.
No Experience: Little to no experience using Excel for compensation or workforce data analysis.
- Do you have demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex human resources policies, state/federal regulations, or systemic compliance requirements (e.g., FLSA, UNC System, or public-sector standards) to compensation and position management decisions?
Yes
No
- Which of the following best describes your experience providing strategic consultation to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and compensation strategy?
Lead / Primary Strategist: I regularly advise senior/executive leadership on structural re-organizations, compensation strategy, and complex workforce planning.
Collaborator / Contributor: I perform market analyses and job evaluations, providing technical input to support strategic leadership decisions.
Limited Experience: My experience is primarily operational/administrative rather than strategic or consultative.
- Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing workforce analytics and HR technology systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, Banner, or market pricing tools like Salary.com/Payfactors) to drive compensation decisions and position management?
Advanced: I regularly extract data, run analytics, and utilize HR tech/market pricing databases to make compensation and workforce recommendations.
Intermediate: I use HR systems to input data, track positions, and pull standard reports.
Limited / No Experience: I have limited or no direct experience using workforce analytics tools or HR technology platforms.
- How many years do you have supervising professional staff?
0 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5+ years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents