Employment Specialist

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement plans

NCFlex supplemental benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking an HR Technician I (S) to support recruitment and pre-employment screening for correctional staff. The role is based in Greenville, NC, with duties spanning applicant screening, data entry in ATS, and generating HR reports.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in HR or GED with experience in HR databases, payroll systems, and familiarity with state HR procedures. 40-hour workweek with state benefits and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR or related field; or GED with 2+ years HR experience.
• Experience with databases/ATS to track applicants and job information.
• Experience with HR payroll systems (OSC Integrated HR Payroll System or similar).

Responsibilities

• Perform background reviews and screening of Officer applicants per guidelines.
• Enter applicant information correctly into the ATS database.
• Coordinate with applicants to ensure rosters have qualified candidates for interviews.
• Generate reports in HR systems to verify prior state service.
• Maintain files and databases for policy compliance and reporting.
• Utilize ATS, EMS, Workday, DCIN, and other HR tools to perform duties.
• Maintain and recertify DCI certification as required.

Skills

Databases for applicants

HR payroll systems

DCI knowledge/experience

Education

Associate's degree in HR

GED or high school + 2 years HR experience

Tools

ATS

EMS

HR Payroll System (OSC/beacon)

Workday

Indicum

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division Human Resources Job Classification Title HR Technician I (S) Position Number 60089759 Grade NC05

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Salary Grade Range: $33,902 - $59,327

60089759 Is An Anticipated Vacancy.

This Employment Specialist position is located at the Eastern Carolina Regional Employment Office (ECREO) in Greenville, NC (Pitt County). This position's primary responsibility is to provide recruitment and pre-employment screening for prospective applicants for certified positions in Prisons and Community Supervision work locations within the assigned service area.

Job duties for this position include:

• Performing background reviews and screening of Correctional Officer applicants in accordance with qualification guidelines and Criminal Justice Standards requirements
• Ensuring that applicant information is entered correctly into the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) database
• Working directly with Correctional Officer applicants to ensure that applicant rosters contain a sufficient number of qualified candidates to contact for interviews
• Generating reports in the HR-Payroll System to verify prior service with State Government
• Maintaining files and databases for tracking and compiling various reports for compliance of policy and general use
• Using internal databases: ATS, EMS, the OSC Integrated HR-Payroll System (formerly BEACON), DCIN, Workday, Indicum, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and other applications and software to perform job duties
• Maintaining certification as a certified DCI operator; attending and successfully completing DCI certification and recertification as necessary to meet certification requirements

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. This position's typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm., and work for this position will require overnight travel and overtime work on an as-needed basis.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience working with databases to track job applicant and job position information, such as an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Employee Management System (EMS), or a similar database
• Experience using the OSC Integrated HR Payroll System or a similar HR payroll system to review and/or research employee data and create reports
• Knowledge of / experience working with DCI

Associate's degree, typically in Human Resources from an appropriately accredited institution or relevant field and no years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

About The Division of Human Resources:

The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment, compensation, classification, employee relations, policy development, benefits, and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

State Benefits Information :

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifi