State HR Consultant I

State Human Resources; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Human Resources in North Carolina seeks a State HR Consultant I to support HR professionals across state government, onboarding new staff and handling time/leave tasks. The role offers a hybrid telework schedule with three days in person and two days remote.

You will engage in recruitment, onboarding, and HR data reporting to inform decisions. The position emphasizes adherence to federal/state HR laws, proper documentation, and collaboration with HR partners and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or GED with 4 years progressive HR experience.
• Progressive experience in Human Resources and related functions.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as time administrator in HR/payroll system; monitor time and leave entries.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding in Workday for new/transfer employees.
• Answer HR questions about leave, hours, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain complete, compliant personnel records.
• Run reports and analyze HR data to support decisions and reporting.
• Manage Service Awards Program from eligibility to celebration.
• Support workers' compensation and HR process improvements.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Time and leave administration

Workday HR systems

Recruiting and onboarding

HR data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

GED with 4 years HR experience

Tools

Workday HR system

Job description

Agency Office of State Human Resources Division OSHR Director's Office

Job Classification Title: State HR Consultant I (NS)

Position Number: 60013818

Grade: NC15

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Ready to grow your career at the center of State government? Join the Office of State Human Resources as a generalist on our internal team. You’ll be HR for the HR professionals, supporting the OSHR employees who guide workforce practices across North Carolina state government, as well as the Office of the Governor and several boards and commissions. You’ll get hands-on experience across a wide range of work while learning from seasoned colleagues. This position is eligible for telework, and OSHR is currently offering a three-day in-person and two-day remote hybrid schedule.

Recruitment Range: $55,521-$75,000

The Human Resources section supports OSHR's mission to recruit, support, and retain a public service workforce by providing internal human resources services to the employees of OSHR, the Office of the Governor, and the boards and commissions served by OSHR. The section administers recruitment and selection, onboarding, personnel and position transactions, time and leave administration, classification and compensation, employee relations, and HR records in accordance with federal and state laws and State HR policies.

Key Duties

• Serve as the agency’s time administrator in the State’s HR/payroll system. Each pay period, monitor time and leave entries, catch errors early, and work with managers and employees to fix them.
• Partner with senior staff on recruiting and onboarding in Workday, creating a smooth start for every new and transferring employee.
• Answer everyday HR questions from employees and managers about leave, hours of work, compensatory time, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Keep personnel records complete, accurate, and compliant with State and federal requirements.
• Run reports and analyze HR data, such as leave usage and vacancy trends, to support decisions and reporting.
• Run the agency’s Service Awards Program, from checking eligibility to celebrating employees’ years of State service.
• Help with workers' compensation, HR process improvements, and agency-wide initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and State HR laws and policies, including leave, hours of work, recruitment and onboarding, employment eligibility verification (Form I-9/E-Verify), and workers' compensation.
• Expert in managing time and leave functions within HR or payroll platforms (including the Integrated HR-Payroll System), encompassing the verification of entries, correction of inconsistencies, and timely completion of pay-period documentation requirements.
• Proven proficiency with Workday or comparable applicant tracking systems, encompassing transaction processing, standard data administration, and assistance with recruitment or employee onboarding initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience explaining HR policies clearly to employees and managers, both in writing and verbally.
• Proven track record of establishing and sustaining productive professional relationships with team members, supervisory staff, and human resources partners.

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; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 4 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Other Relevant Information

The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

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 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 DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), OSHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OSHR will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Natalie A Montague Recruiter Email: [e-mail]