Compensation Specialist

At 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. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Your Role in Our Mission As 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 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 & Benefits Competitive Salary for this exempt position: $68,000–$75,000 Paid time off and paid holidays Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program and legal services support What We’re Looking For To 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 administration Experience with compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation PayScale experience preferred Knowledge of FLSA, pay equity, and compensation compliance Experience in multi‑site, healthcare, or human services environment a plus Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; CCP a plus Proficiency with Excel and HRIS systems (UKG strongly preferred) Strong communication and partnership skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data Valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance required About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600 – member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 individuals across 11,000 homes, facilities, and community locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Easterseals PORT Health is an IDEAL organization — Inclusive Culture, Di fferent Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, Learning & Growing. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! #J-18808-Ljbffr