State HR Consultant I

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. The position will perform the following 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. 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 Follow us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn All applicants must complete and submit a state employment application by 11:59 pm the night before the closing date ; otherwise, the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. Our screening and salary determination process requires applications to include comprehensive candidate information. Using the terms “ see resume ” or “ see attachment ” will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the " Work Experience " section of the application to support your answers. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. You may upload transcripts and degree evaluations with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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 . If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are " Under Review " and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the individual listed on this posting at 984.236.0800. 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 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: Natalie A Montague Recruiter Email: