Human Resources Consultant I

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a HR Operations professional to provide expert support and consultation for HR operations, focusing on Banner HR transactions, leave reporting, payroll coordination, and data integrity.

You will interpret policies, resolve issues, and ensure timely and accurate employee records while collaborating with Payroll, Benefits, and campus partners. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with Banner HR and HR systems preferred.
• Strong data accuracy and problem solving.
• Ability to interpret HR policies and payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR support and consultation for HR Operations.
• Process and review personnel actions in Banner HR and related systems.
• Coordinate leave reporting and payroll-related activities.
• Maintain HR data integrity and prepare accurate reports for stakeholders.

Skills

HRIS

Payroll processing

Leave reporting

Data integrity

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Banner HR

HR Data Mart

WebFocus

PeopleAdmin

Job description

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional human resources support and consultation for HR Operations, with responsibility for accurate HRIS /Banner transaction processing, personnel action review, leave reporting support, payroll-related coordination, and HR data integrity. The position supports the University’s permanent SHRA , EHRA Non-Faculty, EHRA Faculty, temporary, and student employment processes by reviewing, entering, validating, and resolving personnel and pay-related actions in Banner and related HR systems.

This position serves as a professional resource to campus departments, employees, supervisors, HR colleagues, Payroll, Benefits Shared Services, and other University partners regarding HR operations, leave reporting, personnel action processing, and related policy/procedural requirements. Work requires the interpretation and application of HR policies, payroll deadlines, leave reporting requirements, personnel data standards, and University/System Office procedures. The position evaluates transaction issues, identifies errors or inconsistencies, recommends corrective action, and helps ensure that employee records, pay-related actions, leave records, and HR data are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

The position performs work that directly supports the University’s HR business operations and carries institutional impact because errors or delays may affect employee pay, leave balances, personnel records, compliance reporting, onboarding, separation processing, and departmental operations. The position is expected to exercise independent judgment within established policy and procedural frameworks, communicate complex HR process information clearly to campus customers, protect confidential employee information, and contribute to continuous improvement of HR Operations workflows, reports, training materials, and customer service practices.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. With over 15,000 students and nearly 1,900 permanent and temporary employees, the university provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEAM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society. Throughout its 132-year history, North Carolina A&T has maintained a rich tradition in academics, research, and outreach. Today, the university is committed to exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service and engagement. An institution of choice for high-achieving students, N.C. A&T aspires to be recognized as a preeminent land-grant university.

The Division of Human Resources provides comprehensive programs and services to support, attract, and retain high-performing faculty and staff at the University, as well as to develop an interdisciplinary workforce to effectively serve the University in support of its mission.

HR Operations is a sub-unit within the Division of Human Resources and works collaboratively with DHR executive leadership, managers and staff, Information Technology Services, Business and Finance, and other critical divisions, departments, and customers to help process and improve HR business operations. The unit’s mission is to create an efficient and positive onboarding experience for new employees by providing superior personalized customer service, serving as a knowledgeable resource, building and maintaining positive relationships with university partners, and promoting the university culture.

HR Operations provides a broad range of university support regarding human resources and payroll-related transactions, including electronic personnel action requests, time and labor, job changes, payable compensation, longevity, prior state service, job data, and records management.

HR Operations is responsible for coordination with the Payroll Office in the execution of both the bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes by ensuring accurate data entry of personnel information and pay-related actions for Banner HR and ensuring that new employees are appropriately onboarded into the University’s Banner ERP system in order to ensure they are paid accurately and on time.

HR Operations works directly with department representatives to process, validate, and audit HR system-related transactions. The unit also oversees the reporting and data integrity of information systems, applications, and data support functions for systems supporting a wide array of daily HR operations and programs, including but not limited to Banner HR, HR Data Mart, WebFocus, and PeopleAdmin.

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Prefer an additional 2 years of experience working in enterprise-wide systems that support accurate and timely payroll services Experience in Banner HR strongly preferred. Excellent technical skills and demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 009803

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

Organizational Division

Organizational Division HR Systems

Organizational Location

Organizational Location Human Resources

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit HR Systems

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3168

Open Date

Open Date 08/12/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 08/12/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)