HR Technician I

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); 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 In-

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking an HR Technician I (S) in Raleigh to join the Business Operations HR team supporting 375+ employees across five sections. You'll handle recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll actions, time and leave management, FMLA and disability programs, workers’ compensation, and coordination for 20+ temporary staff.

A steady, organized communicator thrives here.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent; or High school diploma with 2 years progressive HR experience.
• Experience with State of NC Integrated HR-Payroll system and SAP.
• Talent recruitment including job fairs, postings, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, benefits, time/leave administration, payroll actions, and separations.
• Maintain accurate personnel records for permanent and temporary staff and ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as liaison with Temporary Solutions for hiring and separation of 20+ temporary employees.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, FMLA, leave, disability programs, and workers’ compensation issues.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely HR support.
• Adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines with professionalism.

Skills

HR payroll system SAP

HRPayroll

Recruitment/Talent sourcing

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAP

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 Schedule

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.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Division Overview

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 as the DAC representative on all matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission.

Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, construction, and maintenance services to ensure all statewide Institutions and Facilities remain in compliance with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates, while also promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training within the construction and maintenance trades, while assisting institutions directly and indirectly with the installation and maintenance of kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment.

PREA Requirement

PREA Requirement: The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction.

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person as indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.