Human Resources Consultant

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Inst-Admin Prgms Standards

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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 Division of Institutions within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) oversees the daily operations staffing and workforce needs of state correctional facilities across North Carolina.

The Division ensures safe secure and well managed institutions through effective leadership operational standards and strong HR support for thousands of employees statewide.

We are seeking a skilled Human Resources Consultant who will play a key role in supporting HR operations specifically for Institution assigned positions.

This role provides professional guidance to facility leadership regional management and division administrators to help ensure consistent staffing practices equitable compensation decisions and effective organizational design across Institutions.

Position Summary
The Human Resources Consultant supports HR functions for the Division of Institutions focusing on position management compensation recruitment and division wide HR initiatives. The consultant partners closely with facility leadership and regional administration serving as a resource on HR policy classification and workforce strategy for roles assigned to Institutions.

Key Responsibilities
Organizational & Position Management
Advise Institution leaders on organizational structure staffing changes and job design.
Review job classifications and support development or revision of job descriptions.
Prepare and submit documentation for position updates reallocations and organizational changes within state HR platforms.
Compensation & Salary Administration
Provide guidance on hiring promotions reassignments and salary actions for Institution assigned positions.
Conduct internal equity reviews market analyses salary studies and develop compensation recommendations.
Process HRIS transactions (e.g. BEACON/Workday) and support data driven compensation decisions.
Recruitment Strategy & Support
Collaborate with regional and facility leaders to identify recruitment needs across Institutions.
Analyze turnover trends and labor market conditions to advise on recruitment strategies.
Coordinate routing approval and review of hiring materials for Institution assigned roles.
HR Projects & Division Initiatives
Participate in HR initiatives affecting Institutions including special pay programs workforce projects and policy updates.
Evaluate the impact of HR programs on recruitment retention and workforce satisfaction within correctional facilities.

Required Qualifications
Knowledge of HR principles employment laws and best practices (public or private sector).
Strong analytical skills related to job evaluation compensation and organizational design.
Ability to communicate clearly build effective relationships and collaborate with leaders at multiple facility and regional levels.
Experience using HR information systems (such as BEACON Workday or similar platforms) and proficiency in Excel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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:

• Experience with job classification job design or organizational analysisespecially in a large complex organization.
• Experience conducting salary studies equity reviews or compensation research.
• Background in recruitment strategy vacancy analysis or workforce planning for operational or publicsector environments.
• Consulting experience delivering evidencebased HR recommendations to managers or leadership teams.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

Visit the State Benefits websiteState Benefits for additional information.

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. Applications must include:

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 and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans 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.

Bachelors degree typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;

OR

Equivalent combination or education and experience.

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:

Dora Chancellor

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