Human Resources Consultant

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction seeks an HR Consultant I to support the Division of Institutions with position management, compensation, recruitment, and HR initiatives. The role provides guidance to facility leadership and regional administration on policy, classification, and workforce strategy for Institution‑assigned roles.

The position emphasizes advising on organizational structure, job design, and salary actions, while ensuring equity and compliance across state HR platforms like BEACON

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices (public or private sector).
• Strong analytical skills related to job evaluation, compensation, and organizational design.
• Ability to communicate clearly, build effective relationships, and collaborate with leaders at multiple facility and regional levels.
• Experience using HR information systems (such as BEACON, Workday, or similar platforms) and proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Advise Institution leaders on organizational structure, staffing changes, and job design.
• Review job classifications and support development or revision of job descriptions.
• Prepare and submit documentation for position updates, reallocations, and organizational changes within state HR platforms.
• Provide guidance on hiring, promotions, reassignments, and salary actions for Institution assigned positions.
• Conduct internal equity reviews, market analyses, salary studies, and develop compensation recommendations.
• Process HRIS transactions (e.g., BEACON/Workday) and support data driven compensation decisions.
• Collaborate with regional and facility leaders to identify recruitment needs across Institutions.
• Analyze turnover trends and labor market conditions to advise on recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate routing, approval, and review of hiring materials for Institution assigned roles.
• Participate in HR initiatives affecting Institutions, including special pay programs, workforce projects, and policy updates.
• Evaluate the impact of HR programs on recruitment, retention, and workforce satisfaction within correctional facilities.

Skills

HR principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

BEACON/Workday

Tools

BEACON/Workday

Excel

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Inst-Admin Prgms , Standards

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

60067876

Grade

NC13

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

The Division of Institutions within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) oversees the daily operations, staffing, and workforce needs of state correctional facilities across North Carolina.

The Division ensures safe, secure, and well managed institutions through effective leadership, operational standards, and strong HR support for thousands of employees statewide.

We are seeking a skilled Human Resources Consultant who will play a key role in supporting HR operations specifically for Institution assigned positions.

This role provides professional guidance to facility leadership, regional management, and division administrators to help ensure consistent staffing practices, equitable compensation decisions, and effective organizational design across Institutions.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Consultant supports HR functions for the Division of Institutions, focusing on position management, compensation, recruitment, and division wide HR initiatives. The consultant partners closely with facility leadership and regional administration, serving as a resource on HR policy, classification, and workforce strategy for roles assigned to Institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational & Position Management

• Advise Institution leaders on organizational structure, staffing changes, and job design.
• Review job classifications and support development or revision of job descriptions.
• Prepare and submit documentation for position updates, reallocations, and organizational changes within state HR platforms.

Compensation & Salary Administration

• Provide guidance on hiring, promotions, reassignments, and salary actions for Institution assigned positions.
• Conduct internal equity reviews, market analyses, salary studies, and develop compensation recommendations.
• Process HRIS transactions (e.g., BEACON/Workday) and support data driven compensation decisions.

Recruitment Strategy & Support

• Collaborate with regional and facility leaders to identify recruitment needs across Institutions.
• Analyze turnover trends and labor market conditions to advise on recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate routing, approval, and review of hiring materials for Institution assigned roles.

HR Projects & Division Initiatives

• Participate in HR initiatives affecting Institutions, including special pay programs, workforce projects, and policy updates.
• Evaluate the impact of HR programs on recruitment, retention, and workforce satisfaction within correctional facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices (public or private sector).
• Strong analytical skills related to job evaluation, compensation, and organizational design.
• Ability to communicate clearly, build effective relationships, and collaborate with leaders at multiple facility and regional levels.
• Experience using HR information systems (such as BEACON, Workday, or similar platforms) and proficiency in Excel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00

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 with job classification, job design, or organizational analysis-especially in a large, complex organization.
• Experience conducting salary studies, equity reviews, or compensation research.
• Background in recruitment strategy, vacancy analysis, or workforce planning for operational or public‑sector environments.
• Consulting experience delivering evidence‑based HR recommendations to managers or leadership teams.

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

About The Division of Institutions:

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house ind