HR Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community SoC

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks an HR Technician I (S) to support the Business Operations HR team, handling recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, time and leave, FMLA and workers’ compensation for 375+ employees across five sections.

The role oversees position management, maintains personnel records, and coordinates with Temporary Solutions for 20+ temporary staff. It requires clear communication with stakeholders and adherence to policy and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, time and leave administration, payroll actions, and separation procedures.
• Oversee position management and maintain accurate personnel records for permanent and temporary staff, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and record retention standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Temporary Solutions for hiring, supporting, and separating 20+ temporary employees across Support Services.
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies, FMLA, leave of absence, disability programs, and workers' compensation matters.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, offering timely and accurate HR support.
• Adapt to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service under pressure.

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Administration Job Classification Title HR Technician I (S) Position Number 60056568 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

This position is a key member of a four-person Human Resources team within the Business Operations unit of the Support Services section in DAC. The team provides comprehensive HR support to more than 375 employees across five sections, including Central Engineering, Facility Management, Food and Nutrition Management, Central Supply Complex, and Business Operations. The role encompasses a wide range of HR functions such as position management, recruitment, onboarding, benefits and payroll administration, time and leave management, FMLA and disability programs, workers' compensation, and coordination with Temporary Solutions for 20+ temporary employees. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders, and enjoys supporting employees through all aspects of the employment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, time and leave administration, payroll actions, and separation procedures.
• Oversee position management and maintain accurate personnel records for permanent and temporary staff, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and record retention standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Temporary Solutions for hiring, supporting, and separating 20+ temporary employees across Support Services.
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies, FMLA, leave of absence, disability programs, and workers' compensation matters.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders, offering timely and accurate HR support.
• Adapt to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service under pressure.

Work Location and Schedule

The position requires weekly overnight travel to and from the assigned construction projects that could be located anywhere within the State of North Carolina. This position will have a duty station assigned as the individual's permanent home address and is assigned a State owned and maintained vehicle that is used to commute to and from the construction projects and to perform Company business during normal working hours.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM located at 2020 Yonkers Road, Raleigh, NC 27699.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $33,902.00.00-$59,327.00
NC 05

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:

• Demonstrated experience with more than 2 listed areas.
• Demonstrated experience performing actions in the State of NC Integrated HR-Payroll system and SAP.
• Demonstrated experience in talent recruitment that includes job fair research and participation and/or website postings and/or community outreach.

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

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.

The Support Services Division oversees the operations and infrastructure that sustain facilities within the Department of Adult Correction. Responsibilities include facility maintenance, fleet and warehouse management, food services, construction and renovation projects, and energy efficiency. This division plays a vital role in supporting daily operations and long-term planning.

Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM ) operates as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement and renovation and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO) and serves