Human Resources Technician I

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Benefits

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks an HR Technician I to maintain employee records, manage HR databases, and support onboarding and benefits processing at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC.

Responsibilities include handling leave requests, employee inquiries, and confidential files with strict compliance. The role offers full-time hours, regular weekday schedule, and state benefits within a large correctional system.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR or related field; no experience required.
• GED with 2 years progressive HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee personnel records and HR databases.
• Process new-hire, transfer, promotion, leave, and termination paperwork.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation.
• Maintain confidential employee files and assist with benefit enrollment.
• Assist with leave, attendance, accommodations, and other employee matters.

Skills

HR policy & recordkeeping

Onboarding support

Confidential records handling

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field

High school diploma or GED with 2 years HR experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification TitleHR Technician I (S)Position Number60060140GradeNC05About UsThe 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 WorkThis position is located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC. Reporting to the Administrative Officer at a multi-level custody male correctional facility with approximately 275 employees.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesThe primary duties of this position will include but are not limited to:• Maintain and update employee personnel records and HR databases.• Process new-hire, transfer, promotion, leave, and termination paperwork. • Assist with onboarding and orientation• Maintain confidential employee files and ensure records are properly organized and retained• Assist with benefit enrollment, changes and employee inquires• Process and maintain documentation related to leave, attendance, accommodations, and other employee matters• Assist employees and supervisors with routine HR questions and requests.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Work Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8hr/day schedule.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:Salary Range: $33,902 - $59,327Candidates 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:Documented experience applying HR policy and procedures.Documented knowledge using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Workday and/or other software programs.This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above .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.Supplemental Application Information :The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (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 detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.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 DD256 or NGB22, along with the state application.PREA Requirement:The NCDAC 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 NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionsADA 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 ExperienceSome 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 StatementT he 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:Vickie Denise ShawEmail:[e-mail]