Human Resources Consultant

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; OR Equivalent combination or education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with job classification, job design, or organizational analysis—especially 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 public‑sector environments.
Consulting experience delivering evidence‑based HR recommendations to managers or leadership teams.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.