Admin Specialist I (HR)- Edgecombe YDC

nc

North Carolina

On-site

USD 39,000 - 68,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Retirement

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking an Administrative Specialist at Edgecombe YDC in Rocky Mount, NC. The role involves HR file maintenance, onboarding, benefits overview, and handling HR actions.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with State Benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, and health insurance. Salary range listed as $39,244 to $68,379, with pay based on qualifications and internal equity.

Qualifications

  • Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan used by DPS.
  • Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for the position; complete, all-inclusive application required.
  • Management Preferences may apply and help stand out during interviews.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains employee personnel files, timesheets, and monthly reports.
  • Serves as Time Administrator and Workers' Comp/FMLA Administrator.
  • Handles hiring for facility and coordinates with JJ HR and CHR.
  • Conducts onboarding for new hires and benefits overview.
  • Submits paperwork for employee separations and processes HR actions.
  • Acts as contact for workers' compensation claims and OSHA documentation.
  • Prepares written correspondence and handles communications and mail.
  • Provides backup for administration desk and assists with fleet management and procurement.

Skills

HR generalist experience
HRIS exposure
Timekeeping knowledge
Onboarding

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families! The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you.

The Administrative Specialist Position is located at Edgecombe YDC in Rocky Mount, NC.

Job Duties
  • Maintains a filing system that includes employee personnel files, timesheets, and monthly reports.
  • Serves as the facility Time Administrator, Workers Comp/FMLA Administrator.
  • Handles hiring process for facility and communicates with JJ HR and CHR.
  • Conducts onboarding for new hires to include benefits overview
  • Submits paperwork for employee separations.
  • Processes HR actions such as LOA requests and pay actions.
  • Serves as point of contact for worker's compensation claims including completing and submitting claims to Workers Compensation third party administrator and ensures that the incidents are documented on the OSHA log/summary.
  • Composes written correspondences, answers telephones, takes and delivers messages, and processes incoming and outgoing mail and parcel packages and deliveries.
  • Performs miscellaneous administrative duties assigned by the Director and Business Officer and serves as backup for the administrative reception desk as the initial point of contact for all visitors and staff.
  • Serves as the back up for the facility Business Officer and other Admin Specialist with duties that include : motor fleet management of on site vehicles, processing invoices, entering and receiving E-Procurement requestions , obtaining e-quotes for goods and services, monitors updates in NCFS, and assists with p card purchases reconciliation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244-$68,379

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application . A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resource s

Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

  • Human Resources experience in a "generalist" type role with knowledge of a variety of HR areas.
  • Human Resource experience that has serving a team with 20 or more employees
  • Demonstrated experience entering employee's time using HR time management systems
  • Experience with North Carolina State HRIS systems.
Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

We offer great Benefits!

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disab

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Admin Specialist I (HR)- Edgecombe YDC
Admin Specialist I (HR)- Edgecombe YDC

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 39,000 - 68,000
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
+2
Public Safety Administrative Specialist I – Juvenile Justice
Public Safety Administrative Specialist I – Juvenile Justice

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 39,000 - 68,000
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
+2
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) - Lenoir YDC
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) - Lenoir YDC

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 38,000 - 51,000
Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00
Vacation
Twelve Paid Holidays
+2
Quality Assurance Coordinator- Chatham YDC
Quality Assurance Coordinator- Chatham YDC

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 38,000 - 66,000
Referral bonus
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) - Chatham
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II) - Chatham

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 38,000 - 51,000
Sign-On Bonus of $3,000
Health and dental insurance
Paid parental leave
***TWO DAY - Rockingham Hiring Event*** Youth Services Behavioral Specialist- September 16 & 17[...]
***TWO DAY - Rockingham Hiring Event*** Youth Services Behavioral Specialist- September 16 & 17[...]

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 44,000 - 57,000
Sign-on bonus
Shift premium 10%
Referral bonus program
***TWO DAY Rockingham Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor - September 16 & 17, 2026, from 9:00am [...]
***TWO DAY Rockingham Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor - September 16 & 17, 2026, from 9:00am [...]

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 47,000 - 61,000
Shift premium (10%)
Referral bonus program
Total compensation considerations
***Virtual Hiring Event - Multiple Locations*** Youth Services Behavioral Specialist - September 9, 2026, from 9:00am-3:30pm
***Virtual Hiring Event - Multiple Locations*** Youth Services Behavioral Specialist - September 9, 2026, from 9:00am-3:30pm

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 44,000 - 57,000
Sign-on bonus
Great benefits
TWO DAY Rockingham Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor - September 16 & 17, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm
TWO DAY Rockingham Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor - September 16 & 17, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm

North Carolina Department of Public Safety • North Carolina

On-site
USD 47,000 - 61,000
State Benefits
Public Safety HR & Onboarding Specialist
Public Safety HR & Onboarding Specialist

nc • North Carolina

On-site
USD 39,000 - 68,000
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
+1