Recruitment Supervisor

North Carolina Department of Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Lea

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks an experienced Recruitment Supervisor to provide leadership and strategic direction for statewide regional recruitment operations. You will lead a team of eight Regional Recruiters, set performance expectations, and collaborate with agency leadership to meet staffing priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic recruitment, workforce planning, and developing innovative sourcing solutions while ensuring compliance with state HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• 4 years of HR experience required.
• Experience supervising recruitment staff.
• Ability to travel occasionally within North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide regional recruitment operations and manage eight Regional Recruiters.
• Provide strategic recruitment consultation to agency leadership and hiring managers.
• Oversee recruitment analytics and ensure compliance with state HR policies.
• Coordinate with educational institutions and community partners to expand pipelines.
• Attend recruitment events and represent the agency across NC.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment strategy

Staff supervision

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

65023732

Grade

NC18

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 North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Recruitment Supervisor to provide leadership and strategic direction for statewide regional recruitment operations. This position offers an opportunity to lead a team of recruitment professionals, strengthen workforce pipelines, and implement innovative recruitment strategies that support the Department's critical staffing priorities. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative leadership approach, strong operational oversight, and a commitment to achieving measurable recruitment outcomes.
This position plays a critical leadership role in strengthening recruitment efforts for certified positions, addressing workforce shortages, and developing innovative strategies to attract qualified candidates across North Carolina.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who combines strong supervisory skills, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making to achieve measurable recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Recruitment Operations

• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate a team of eight Regional Recruiters.
• Direct regional recruitment operations, establish performance expectations, and ensure accountability for recruitment outcomes.
• Provide strategic recruitment consultation to agency leadership and hiring managers.
• Conduct field observations and performance reviews to assess recruitment effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Allocate recruitment resources and workloads based on regional staffing priorities.

Strategic Recruitment and Workforce Planning

• Develop and oversee targeted recruitment strategies addressing critical staffing needs and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership and HR partners to identify workforce challenges and recommend recruitment solutions.
• Identify innovative sourcing strategies and opportunities to expand qualified candidate pipelines.
• Support recruitment process improvements that strengthen candidate engagement and hiring efficiency.

Community Outreach and Partnerships

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, professional associations, and community partners.
• Oversee regional recruitment events, hiring initiatives, career fairs, and targeted outreach campaigns.
• Represent NCDAC at strategic meetings, presentations, and recruitment initiatives throughout the state.

Recruitment Analytics and Compliance

• Monitor recruitment performance indicators, regional outcomes, and return on investment to evaluate recruitment effectiveness.
• Prepare recruitment reports and recommendations for agency leadership.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable State Human Resources policies, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and agency procedures.
• Support recruitment budget oversight, operational consistency, and continuous improvement.

This position has a direct reporting role with the Talent Acquisition Manager for training, recruitment strategic alignment efforts, etc. Position will also partner with another Recruitment Supervisor to help supervise a team of 8 Regional Recruiters as well as cover half the State of NC in recruitment initiatives.
Travel may be required with some occasional overnight stays, additionally, overtime on evenings and weekends may occur.
A State Vehicle will be available for approved travel in addition to other tools necessary to fulfill the expectations of the position such as a state vehicle, state laptop, state cell phone, printer, gas (WEX) card, recruiting materials and displays, etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $63,927-$111,871

Recruitment Range: $63,927-$80,000

Must have a valid driver's license, in order to operate a State Vehicle.

This position requires the ability to travel occasionally throughout North Carolina and to other designated locations, as needed, to support recruitment operations, conduct field observations, support the team of field-based Regional Recruiters, engage with stakeholders, and participate in recruitment initiatives.

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

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:

• Demonstrated experience supervising recruitment staff through performance evaluations, field observations, or workload assignments across multiple locations.
• Proven experience implementing targeted recruitment strategies for difficult-to-fill positions based on regional staffing needs.
• Documented experience evaluating recruitment effectiveness using measures such as qualified applicant volume, hiring outcomes, or recruitment cost per hire.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating recruitment initiatives with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, or community partners to expand candidate pipelines.

Demonstrated experience reviewing recruitment practices for compliance with State Human Resources policies, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, or agency procedures.

State Benefits Information

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

Health Insurance options

• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

About The Division of Human Resources

The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment, compensation, classification, employee relations, policy development, benefits, and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

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.

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education 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.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

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

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.

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 4 years of experience required

OR

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources

OR

An equivalent combination or education and experience

EEO Statement

T 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

Scot Watanabe

Email

[e-mail]