Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

HR Technician III (S)

Position Number

65036635

Grade

NC09

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

** This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are also eligible to apply. **

Start your HR journey towards success! DPS Central Human Resources in Raleigh, NC is currently accepting applications for a Salary Administration Specialist (Human Resources Technician III) in the Pay Administration Section.

This position provides professional support in the areas of Pay Administration, HR/Payroll transaction processing, and Records Management. The role is responsible for reviewing and processing salary and personnel actions, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with HR and payroll policies, and providing customer-focused consultation and technical assistance to managers, employees, and HR staff. This position will act as a primary contact for the Juvenile Justice division's pay administration needs and will serve as a key resource for pay administration and payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities include the following:
• Analyzing compensation data and conducting salary equity reviews
• Developing and maintaining process documentation
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures
• Processing personnel transactions in the Integrated HR/Payroll System (IHRPS)
• Supporting onboarding and records compliance activities in the Workday platform
• Maintaining accurate employee information across multiple HR systems
• Ensuring the integrity of personnel records
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant HR and payroll operations

This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and organizational skills to support agency workforce administration and employee services. The ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of State HR systems/processes (i.e., Fiori, Workday) and have demonstrated experience interpreting/applying federal and State HR laws and policies, including Pay Administration, Applicant Selection, Onboarding and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9/E-Verify).

The ideal candidate must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, handle confidential matters with tact and discretion and express ideas clearly and concisely. Additionally, he/she must be able to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within area of responsibility. He/she must also be able to learn and apply rules, procedures, and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Recruitment Range: $41,206-$65,882

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Management Preferences:

• Experience working in Pay Administration, Classification and Compensation, and/or Recruitment and Staffing
• Experience completing salary analyses as a final approval authority to determine salaries
• Experience completing HR actions using Fiori/SAP or other Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
• Experience hiring and/or onboarding employees in Workday or other Human Capital Management (HCM) platform
• Experience using Smartsheet or other tracking software

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  • A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD-256 or NGB-22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" and you may visit this site for more information: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with NC State Government, please call 984.236.0800. If you have specific questions about this vacancy other than your application status, please contact MG Orman at [email protected].

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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.

Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required; or 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:

Martha Grace Orman

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

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