HR Technician I

State of North Carolina; Yonkers (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community 1

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina seeks an HR Technician I to support a four-person HR team in DAC, handling recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll actions, and time/leave administration for 375+ employees. You will manage personnel records, advise on policies, and coordinate with Temporary Solutions for 20+ temporary staff.

The role requires navigating FMLA, disability programs, workers’ compensation, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Experience with HR systems and payroll processes preferred.
• Knowledge of FMLA, disability programs, and workers’ compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Oversee position management and maintain personnel records.
• Serve as primary liaison with Temporary Solutions for 20+ temporary employees.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, FMLA, leave of absence, and workers’ compensation.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and maintain service standards.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll

Time & Leave management

FMLA knowledge

Disability programs

Workers’ compensation

HR policies

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in HR

High school diploma

Tools

State NC Integrated HR-Payroll system

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 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

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.

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

NC 05

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

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 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.

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 qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

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.” Click this link for 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

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.

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.

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.

Recruiter

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email

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