Compensation Analyst - Human Resources

Compensation Analyst

Compensation: $ – $ per year (exempt, salaried).

Location:

700

E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Schedule:

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; onsite in office five days per week. Benefits:
Eligible for full benefits package.

Mecklenburg County serves more than 1 million residents and employs over 6,000 people. Our Human Resources team—total rewards, talent acquisition, benefits, learning & development, compliance, and employee relations—supports the County’s mission of community pride and choice for residents and employees alike.

The Compensation Analyst supports the County’s Human Resources Program by administering and delivering compensation initiatives designed to attract and retain top talent.

• Strategic Partner: Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and Total Rewards to ensure consistency in compensation practices.
• Business Literacy & Analysis: Assess business priorities, analyze compensation data and trends, and provide actionable recommendations to align pay strategies with goals and market dynamics.
• Leverage compensation analysis to influence base pay structures and salary recommendations; perform quantitative analyses for key projects.
• Act as the primary contact for day‑to‑day compensation matters and support business leaders in understanding compensation practices.
• Execution: Support the annual compensation planning cycle (merit, COLA), generate and enhance monthly compensation reports, and drive automation of manual processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, FLSA, DOL and EEOC regulations, and risk‑management standards.
• Communicate complex compensation concepts clearly to senior leaders and non‑compensation audiences.
• Document standard operating procedures and maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
• Data Management & Analysis: Manage complex data models, conduct market research, prepare special studies, and recommend compensation adjustments based on survey results.
• Provide guidance on reorganization, restructuring, and compensation parity/equity reviews.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in compensation or related HR field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• Relevant education and experience combination accepted.

• Working toward CCP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification.
• Experience with People Soft software.
• Expert knowledge of Excel.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• General statistical principles and human resource program management principles.
• Basic budgeting principles.

• Develop and assess human resources programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and interpret HR policies.
• Apply applicable laws and regulations.
• Use computer and related software applications.
• Conduct research and prepare related reports; collect and analyze data.
• Administer HR programs and develop collateral materials.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Decision making based on data analysis and problem identification.
• Clear communication of information and ideas to audiences.
• Build strategic work relationships and collaborate effectively with others.
• Adapt interpersonal styles to gain acceptance of ideas or plans.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related applications.

Competitive salary plus generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, dependent care, commuter flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, vacation sick days, and employee discounts. Tuition reimbursement, 5% employer match on retirement plan contributions, and defined benefit plan for retirement.

Office setting with moderate noise.

Individuals with disabilities may receive reasonable accommodations to perform this job’s essential functions.

This job description is not intended as an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements, or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise this description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.