Human Resources Technician I

State of North Carolina; South Dakota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Dis

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Hyde County location, seeks a Human Resources Clerk at Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter to manage HR documents, respond to HR questions, and support payroll and benefits processes. The role focuses on FMLA/ADA documentation, benefits enrollment, records maintenance, and reporting.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in HR or equivalent experience; experience with HRIS Workday is preferred.

Qualifications

• Documented experience applying HR policy and procedures.
• Documented knowledge using HRIS Workday and/or other software programs.

Responsibilities

• Leave Administration: manage end-to-end collection, processing, and submission of FMLA/ADA documents.
• Benefits & Retirement: coordinate annual open enrollment and retirement processing and offboarding.
• Records Management: maintain compliant, accurate personnel files (physical and digital).
• HR Reporting: generate and audit weekly and monthly metrics for accuracy.
• Payroll Support: resolve employee inquiries regarding compensation and deductions.
• Talent Acquisition: coordinate quarterly job fairs and community hiring events.
• LOA & Reinstatement: handle diverse LOA requests with required compliance documents.

Skills

HR policy

HRIS Workday

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in HR

HS diploma or GED with HR experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Hyde County, North Carolina, United States

Sep 17, 2026

$33,902 - $59,327/year

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Position Number

60062301

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

The position is located at Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter, NC.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The position is located at Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter, NC. This position provides relevant human resources and customer service to employees and public to provide information in response to HR questions. Process, verify and maintain standard HR documents such as pre-employment materials, change of status forms; prepare and maintain relevant HR documentation, forms and records; gather information for review and analysis by others related to HR transactions.

Key Duties Included:

• Leave Administration: Manage the end-to-end collection, processing, and submission of FMLA and ADA documentation.


• Benefits & Retirement: Coordinate annual open enrollment and facilitate employee retirement processing and offboarding.


• Records Management: Maintain compliant, accurate, and up-to-date physical and digital personnel files.


• HR Reporting: Generate and audit weekly and monthly metrics to ensure data accuracy and timely delivery.


• Payroll Support: Investigate and resolve employee inquiries regarding compensation, deductions, and payroll discrepancies.


• Talent Acquisition: Coordinate and execute quarterly job fairs and community hiring events to support recruiting efforts.


• LOA & Reinstatement Package Processing: Initiate and package diverse LOA requests (FMLA, Extended Illness, Paid Parental Leave [PPL], Family Illness Leave [FIL], and Military Leave) by securing federal compliance documents (e.g., WH380-E, WH380-F).

Salary Range

$33,902 - $59,327

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:

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

• Health Insurance options


• Retirement Plans


• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4Form (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 NCDAC must adhere to the US Department 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 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

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.

Company State of North Carolina

Location Hyde County, North Carolina, United States