Compensation Specialist

Compensation SpecialistAt Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a full-time Compensation Specialist to join our team and help advance our commitment to fair, competitive, and mission-aligned compensation practices.This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to create meaningful impact by supporting equitable pay, informed decision-making, and workforce excellence across the organization.Your Role in Our MissionAs the Compensation Specialist, you will support ESPH's compensation strategy by developing and maintaining salary structures, conducting market analyses, and ensuring all job descriptions are accurate and compliant. You will partner with leaders across the agency to develop/update position descriptions, administer compensation programs, and provide data-driven insights.In this role, you will also serve as the internal expert for the PayScale platform, lead compensation-related reporting in UKG, and collaborate with HR Compliance on FLSA classifications. Attention to detail and previous experience building out compensation philosophy and structure are a must.Why Join Us?As part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive. You will have opportunities for ongoing growth while working alongside HR leaders committed to your success and development.This position follows a full-time, Monday through Friday schedule. To support onboarding and training, the selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at our headquarters five days per week initially. After approximately 90–120 days, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. Occasional travel to various worksites may be required. We offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive Salary for this exempt position: $68,000–$75,000Paid time off and paid holidaysFull benefits package including Medical, Dental, and VisionCompany-paid Life and Disability Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance Program and legal services supportWhat We're Looking ForTo join our team as the Compensation Specialist, you should have strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to partner with leaders to support data-driven compensation decisions.Required qualifications include:Minimum 4 years of Human Resources experience, including 2 years in compensation analysis or compensation program administrationExperience with compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluationPayScale experience preferredKnowledge of FLSA, pay equity, and compensation complianceExperience in multi-site, healthcare, or human services environment a plusBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; CCP a plusProficiency with Excel and HRIS systems (UKG strongly preferred)Strong communication and partnership skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive dataValid, unrestricted NC driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance required