Human Resources Consultant

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community**

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks an experienced Human Resources Consultant to support HR operations for Institution assigned positions, focusing on position management, compensation, recruitment, and division-wide HR initiatives.

You will partner with facility leadership and regional administration to advise on policy, classification, and workforce strategy, ensuring equitable staffing practices and effective organizational design for Institutions across North Carolina.

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

Clear communication

Collaboration with leaders

HR policy & design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

High school diploma or GED with 3 years HR experience

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

• 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.

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.

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 individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

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 a DD-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 indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; OR Equivalent combination or education and experience.

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.