Human Resources Director - North Carolina Council of District Attorneys

** The opportunity
** Help shape a new state agency by building the team and practices that support its people. The newly established North Carolina Council of District Attorneys seeks an experienced, collaborative Human Resources Director to develop its HR operations in support of North Carolina’s elected District Attorneys and the prosecution function of the State of North Carolina.  As part of the Council’s founding team, you will have the opportunity to build an HR team, establish practical systems, and help create a workplace where employees feel supported and equipped to succeed.

Your work will influence how the Council recruits talented people, develops its workforce, and delivers dependable personnel services to District Attorney offices across the state.  The Council’s culture centers on collaboration, public service, and respect for the expertise each colleague brings. We are looking for a leader who listens carefully, communicates clearly, and enjoys working alongside others to turn new challenges into workable solutions.

This is an opportunity to put your experience to work in shaping an agency’s future and supporting the people who carry out North Carolina’s prosecution mission.  
** Position overview
** The Human Resources Director leads the Council’s HR function and provides direct, practical support to leadership, District Attorneys, managers, and employees. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on service, building HR capacity as the Council develops and preparing personnel operations for the transfer of services to the new agency.  The Director will help leadership develop personnel policies and establish consistent processes for serving Council employees and District Attorney teams.

Close collaboration with legal counsel, fiscal staff, and other agency partners will be essential to delivering reliable guidance and timely service.  
** Duties and responsibilities*
* ** Establishing HR operations
*** Develop a plan for building the Council’s HR team and services, including staffing needs, work priorities, responsibilities, and service standards appropriate to the agency’s mission.
* Coordinate the transition of personnel services, records, and processes with agency partners. Identify dependencies, resolve gaps, and help maintain continuity of support for District Attorney offices.
* Create clear guidance and communication channels so employees and hiring authorities know how to obtain assistance and understand their responsibilities.  
** Personnel programs and policies
*** Plan and administer recruitment, selection, retention, classification, compensation, benefits, leave, performance management, training, and employee relations programs.
* Develop and interpret personnel policies and procedures; advise leaders on HR decisions; and coordinate compliance with applicable employment requirements, equal opportunity standards, and accessibility obligations.
* Oversee HR information systems and personnel records, coordinating accurate employee data and personnel actions with payroll and fiscal staff.
* Coordinate workplace safety, health, and workers’ compensation programs with appropriate partners.
* Support organizational design and workforce planning; analyze personnel trends and recommend improvements to staffing, processes, and HR services.  
** Support for District Attorneys and employees
*** Provide responsive personnel guidance to District Attorneys and their teams, recognizing the needs of prosecution offices and the respective roles of hiring authorities and Council leadership.
* Work with legal counsel and leadership on sensitive employee concerns. Explain available processes, document decisions, and provide consistent follow-through.
* Help managers use performance…