Career-banded classifications and their associated salary ranges are determined by the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). SHRA stands for Subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act. EHRA stands for Exempt from the North Carolina Human Resources Act. The creation of a new SHRA positions, classification changes to positions, and salary increases are managed by the Compensation and Classification Section within the Office of Human Resources.

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Career Banding

Career Banding is the North Carolina statewide classification and compensation system developed by the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) for SHRA and focuses on demonstrated competencies as required by the business need of the organization.

Competency Assessment

Each position requires a particular set of knowledge, skills, and abilities (i.e. position competencies), based on the department’s needs for the position.

EHRA Position Classification

EHRA stands for Exempt from the North Carolina Human Resources Act. EHRA positions are classified into one of three categories established by the UNC Board of Governors:

1) Senior Academic and Administrative Officers (SAAO) – Tiers I & II,
2) Faculty
3) Instruction, Research, and Information Technology (IRIT)

Job Families

Job families are major groupings of jobs that represent general fields of work where career paths are identified and career planning is emphasized.

Pay Factors

The Pay Factors (F.A.I.R.) have been established by OSHR for equal consideration of salary adjustments.

Position Competencies

Each role has its own unique pay band, and three position competency levels: Contributing, Journey, and Advanced.

Reclassification / Reallocation

The difference between reclassification and reallocation is explained

SHRA Position Classification

The creation of a new SHRA positions, classification changes to positions, and salary increases are managed by the Classification and Compensation Section within the Office of Human Resources.