State HR Consultant

Position: State HR Consultant I
** Agency
* * Office of State Human Resources
** Division
* * Deputy Director's Office
** Job Classification Title
** State HR Consultant I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC15

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
** 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.
INTERNAL TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY       This position is eligible for telework, and OSHR is currently offering a three-day in and two days remote hybrid schedule.
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $55,221-$75,000
The Total Rewards Division is comprised of two sections, Classification & Compensation, and Pay & Leave Administration.
The Division is responsible for the administration of classification, compensation, pay, and leave administration-related programs and policies for North Carolina state government.
This includes the development, communication, administration, and training of modern strategies and efficient tools that enable agencies and universities to competitively attract, retain, and motivate talented staff.
What You’ll Do  In this dynamic role, you will support our Classification & Compensation team in ensuring consistency, fairness, and clarity in how jobs are defined and compensated across State government. Your responsibilities will span five key areas:
Classification Specification Development   
• Assist senior consultants in researching, drafting, and revising job   classification specifications, including required knowledge, skills, abilities, and   experience.

• Prepare and format documentation for submission to the State Human   Resources Commission and the Governor’s Office.

• Ensure updates are communicated across all HR systems and stakeholders   and posted to the OSHR website.
Classification & Compensation Studies  
• Conduct and support complex job/classification studies across agencies   and job families.

• Analyze position data, market trends, and agency feedback to inform role   definitions and salary alignment.

• Support monthly monitoring, job placement reviews, and contribute to   internal documentation standards.
Training Administration   
• Deliver and support training on classification and compensation topics   such as Desk Audits and Introduction to Classification.  
• Manage the training lifecycle: scheduling, registration, attendance, Learning   Management System (LMS) updates, and post-training evaluations.

• Partner with HR leaders to expand knowledge across the State HR community.
Tools and Resource Support   
• Maintain and enhance forms, templates, and digital resources using   platforms like SharePoint and Smartsheet.

• Coordinate responses to compensation-related surveys from internal and   external partners.
Special Projects & Administrative Support   
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, including meeting coordination,    documentation, and project planning support.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
*** Working knowledge of the Integrated HR-Payroll system (formally known as BEACON) and other related HR systems and applications (e.g., Market Pay, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Workday).
* Ability to handle confidential matters with sensitivity, tact, and discretion.
* Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
* Demonstrated clear and effective written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that convey customer service excellence for internal and external constituents.
* Capability to understand and implement the administration of classification and compensation programs, along with their associated policies and procedures.
* Working knowledge of NC state government policies and practices regarding classification and compensation
* Related HR experience in governmental operations.
** Minimum

Education and Experience
** Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent…