Director of Classification and Compensation

Salary: $79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188145
Agency: Technical College System, System Office
Division: Human Resource Services
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AG20
Position Number:: 60022457
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $79,600.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $111,500.00
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the State application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application or to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications and additional requirements for the position. The SC Technical College System provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, serves as the Director of Classification and Compensation and Human Resource Information Systems for the SC Technical College System. Works with the System's classification and compensation program activities to ensure policies, procedures, and state regulations are followed. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of information maintained across data systems (Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Datatel and Banner). Serves as a primary point of contact between the Colleges and the SC Department of Administration Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) on classification and compensation matters. The day-to-day activities include responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance for human resource transactions, ensuring compensation data is accurate and up to date. Review and approve data received from the Colleges and successfully transmits data to DSHR. Works in concert with DSHR in the scheduling and coordination of the Higher Education Efficiency and Administrative Policies Act (HEEAPA) Delegation annual audits. Works with the Information Technology Services division on the development of programs and reports designed to assist colleges in manipulating specific data and generating reports to include Faculty Record, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, Equal Employment Opportunity, mismatch reporting, workforce planning, Data Warehouse Enterprise Decision Support System etc. Serves as a liaison to the Human Resource Payroll Group and Classification and Compensation Affinity Group to provide guidance and direction on classification and compensation guidelines, procedures, policies, and administrative practices.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and relevant human resources experience.


Extensive experience in SCEIS and HRIS is preferred but not required. Working knowledge in the areas of classification, compensation, payroll, compliance, and HR data processing systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks simultaneously while working with internal and external key stakeholders. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues quickly. Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated supervisory skills.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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How many years of experience do you have working with classification and compensation?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 years or more

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Are you familiar with the Higher Education Efficiency and Administrative Policies Act (HEEAPA) as it relates to classification and compensation? If so, please explain.
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Do you have experience working in SCEIS with Organizational Management (OM) and Personnel Administration (PA)? If so, please explain your experience.
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Do you have experience working with Human Resource Information Systems? If so, which systems.
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Please describe your familiarity with federal and state laws related to classification and compensation.
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