Talent Strategy and Innovation Delivery Manager

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.

Office of State Human Resources

Deputy Director's Office

State HR Manager (NS)

NC23

This position is eligible for telework, and OSHR is currently offering a three‑day in‑person and two‑day remote hybrid schedule.

Recruitment Range: $81,620 - $101,003

The Recruitment Section of Temporary Solutions connects talented people to public service through innovative workforce solutions that strengthen hiring across state agencies, streamline statewide career services, and build a future‑ready North Carolina.

We are excited to announce the recruitment of our first Talent Strategy and Innovation Delivery Manager.

• Drive the development of statewide talent pipelines through strategic partnerships and job seeker‑centric services.
• Work to modernize recruitment practices by introducing innovative tools and processes.
• Accelerate hiring by identifying and reducing hiring barriers and improving efficiency.
• Leverage data, pilot new programs, and collaborate across agencies and partners to ensure that talent strategies are scalable, impactful, and aligned with the evolving workforce needs of North Carolina state government.
• Leads and supervises a team of recruiters delivering strategic and innovative services for job seekers and state agency partners.

This is a unique opportunity to help create and lead a new program shaping how N.C. attracts, informs, and hires talented people across state government. As the first Talent Strategy and Innovation Delivery Manager, you will contribute to defining the program’s vision, launch innovative programs, and drive measurable improvements statewide. Your work will have lasting impact by strengthening North Carolina’s workforce and positioning public service as a competitive, modern employer of choice.

• Experience designing and implementing workforce, recruitment, or talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience using data, metrics, or performance analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decisions and investments.
• Proficiency in grasping modern recruitment techniques, strategies for workforce improvement, and tools or technologies that enhance hiring efficiency and elevate the candidate experience.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining productive partnerships, while fostering and sustaining effective collaborations.
• Capability to oversee several projects or initiatives at once, which involves planning, prioritizing, executing, and achieving results in a fast‑paced setting.

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 and 5 years of HR experience required, including 3 years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of 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).

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