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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Human Resources is seeking a Recruitment Team Lead to oversee recruitment operations for assigned divisions, guiding a team of 5–7 Recruiters and Recruitment Coordinators in Raleigh. Hybrid work model with onsite reporting required.
Responsibilities include workload balancing, advising on policies, developing recruitment plans, monitoring metrics, and collaborating with the Talent Acquisition Manager to improve processes
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The Recruitment Team Lead oversees recruitment operations for assigned divisions, managing a team of 5–7 Recruiters and Recruitment Coordinators. This role assigns and balances workloads, guides staff on recruitment policies and procedures, and supports development of recruitment plans. The position serves as a technical expert, providing consultation to division management on complex recruitment needs, developing postings, screening candidates, and ensuring efficient movement through the hiring process. The Team Lead monitors recruitment metrics, identifies process improvements and training needs, and collaborates with the Talent Acquisition Manager to resolve workflow or technical issues. Additional duties may include participating in special projects and addressing process or policy challenges as they arise.
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:
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.
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. Visit the website for State Benefits.
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. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS 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.
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;
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;
Equivalent combination or education and experience.
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.