Compensation Consultant (Hybrid)

What You'll Be Doing

The Classification, Compensation & Salary Administration unit of Wake County Human Resources is seeking a strategic, analytical, detail-oriented Compensation Consultant to provide comprehensive classification, compensation, and salary administration services for assigned County departments.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with team members spending at least two days a week in the office for collaboration and connection. Second‑round interviews will be conducted in person and will include practical exercises to assess skills in key areas relevant to the role.

In this role, you will:

• Consult with Human Resource Business Partner and department leaders on organizational and position design • Consult on job classification and pay structure management • Develop solutions to compensation and classification challenges by analyzing and interpreting data, using advanced technical skills in Excel and other HR applications in order to support meaningful recommendations • Evaluate candidate qualifications and internal equity to recommend competitive salary offers to hiring managers • Lead and support special projects related to compensation and classification

Collaboration & Impact

Work with a team of Compensation Consultants to enhance classification, compensation, and salary administration practices; recommend policy and process improvements; and ensure County pay programs remain fair, equitable, and competitive. This role involves regular collaboration with County leadership and stakeholders on compensation and classification strategies.

Market Research & Analysis

Use published surveys and conduct ad hoc studies to gather and analyze market pay data. Respond to external market data requests and support continuous improvement of the County’s compensation framework.

About Our Team

Wake County’s Human Resources Department partners closely with county leadership to deliver innovative, results-driven, and customer-focused HR programs and services. With a team of over 70 dedicated professionals, we provide a wide range of support including Benefits and Employee Wellness, Recruitment, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Relations, Training, and more.

Our department is consistently recognized for excellence in wellness and talent management. Through forward-thinking strategies that serve as industry models, we've helped position Wake County as a national leader in public sector HR . Honors such as the Healthiest Employer Hall of Fame and the Agency Award for Excellence reflect our commitment to creating a thriving workplace.