Recruiter

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Insurance options

Job summary

North Carolina State Government is seeking an HR Tech II / Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment across multiple positions and support HR technology platforms. You will partner with hiring managers to design sourcing strategies, ensure compliant hiring, and build strong candidate experiences.

The role emphasizes data integrity across HR systems, workforce planning, and process improvements while mentoring junior HR roles.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ATS/HRIS functionality, workflows, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer support.
• Provide specialized knowledge and support for HR technologies, including ATS.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, advise on recruitment strategies, and ensure timely, compliant hiring practices.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for recurring roles using sourcing tools, networking, referrals, and professional platforms.
• Review and screen applicants, conduct phone interviews, coordinate hiring teams, and facilitate decision-making.
• Support and maintain data integrity across HR systems, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects such as system implementations, process redesign, data cleanup, compliance initiatives, or employee experience enhancements.
• Mentor HR Tech I roles or interns by providing guidance on processes, technology, and recruitment best practices.

Skills

ATS/HRIS

Communication

Organization

Analytical

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Job description

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

The HR Tech II / Recruiter is responsible for managing mid-level recruitment activities, supporting HR technology platforms, and ensuring smooth HR operations. This role serves as a subject-matter resource for HR systems, provides guidance to hiring managers, and contributes to workforce planning and process improvement. The HR Tech II / Recruiter performs full-cycle recruiting for a range of positions, ensuring compliance and delivering a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer support.
• Provide specialized knowledge and support for HR technologies, including ATS,
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, advise on recruitment strategies, and ensure timely, compliant hiring practices.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for recurring roles using sourcing tools, networking, referrals, and professional platforms.
• Review and screen applicants, conduct phone interviews, coordinate hiring teams, and facilitate decision-making.
• Support and maintain data integrity across HR systems, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
• Participate in HR projects such as system implementations, process redesign, data cleanup, compliance initiatives, or employee experience enhancements.
• Mentor HR Tech I roles or interns by providing guidance on processes, technology, and recruitment best practices.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

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/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Strong understanding of ATS/HRIS functionality, workflows, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.