Salary : $87,367.00 - $135,428.00 Annually
Location : 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC
Job Type: Full time with benefits
Job Number: 26-06012
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Description
The Human Resources Manager for Compensation & Classification leads the City's compensationand classification programs and supervises the team responsible for these functions. This role serves as the City's subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance, policy interpretation, and analytical expertise to departments across the organization. The manager also contributes to departmental planning, establishes operational goals, and determines appropriate methods for addressing compensation and classification challenges.
The incoming manager will play a central role in the City's forthcoming comprehensive compensation and classification study, from vendor selection through implementation, including the development of structured career pathways serving a workforce of approximately 2,800 employees across 26 departments. The successful candidate will have a meaningful opportunity to help shape the City's compensation structure and strategy.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises professional and support staff, including performance management, training, hiring, and disciplinary processes.
• Leads major programs, projects, and initiatives within the Compensation & Classification division.
• Provides expert consultation to City departments on compensation, job evaluation, and compliance.
• Conducts advanced data analysis, prepares reports, identifies trends, and recommends process improvements.
• Oversees compensation-related systems and database maintenance.
• Prepares City Council agenda materials.
• Develops requests for proposals.
• Oversees the development, review, and maintenance of job descriptions and classification specifications.
• Ensures compliance with FLSA and other regulations related to compensation and classification.
• Manages compensation plans, market surveys, pay administration, and equity analyses.
• Determines appropriate job classifications and pay grades using the City's job evaluation system.
• Collaborates with the Budget Department on new or revised positions each fiscal year.
• Advises department leaders on classification needs related to new or changing job functions.
• Researches, develops, and administers policies related to compensation, classification, performance management, and FLSA.
• Conducts compensation and classification studies and analyzes survey data to develop recommendations.
• Partners with HRIS to implement classification, compensation, and pay updates.
• Collaborates with Talent Management and Talent Acquisition on recruitment postings and equitable salary offers.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Requirements

• Compensation principles, job evaluation systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• HR program and project management.
• Budget development and financial processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication techniques.
• Conflict resolution and customer service principles.
• Leadership and team management practices.

Skills Requirements

• Supervising and coaching staff.
• Prioritizing work and managing deadlines.
• Leading programs and projects.
• Analyzing data and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Developing policies and procedures.
• Facilitating discussions and building consensus.
• Advising stakeholders and providing technical guidance.
• Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
• Using HR systems, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Communicating effectively with employees, leaders, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, social sciences, industrial/organizational psychology or directly related field OR equivalent experience.
• Six years of professional human resources experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
• PHR, SPHR, or IPMA-HR certification.
• Strong analytical and data skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience leading major projects or programs.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees

• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 13 standard work days of vacation per year
• 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
• 2 weeks paid military leave per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
• State and City retirement plans
• Short and long term disability plans
• Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
• City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
• Paid funeral leave
• Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
• Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
• 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
• 4 hours parental leave each year
• Workman's Compensation Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
• State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
• State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
• Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
• Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
• Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website
• Walk in
• Job fair
• Employee referral
• Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
• Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
• Craig's List
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• GlassDoor
• governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed.com
• Employment Security Commission
• Magazine/Newspaper
• Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

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How many years of professional human resources experience do you have?

• No related experience
• Less than 1 year of related experience
• 1 year but less than 6 years related experience
• 6 years but less than 10 years related experience
• 10 years but less than 14 years related experience
• 14 or more years related experience

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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory/management capacity?

• No supervisory experience
• Some supervisory experience but less than 1 year
• 1 year experience but less than 3 years
• 3 years experience but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years supervisory experience

Required Question