Human Resources Technician I - Marion Correctional Institution

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title HR Technician I (S) Position Number 60057761 Grade NC05 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work This is a position at Marion Correctional Institution located in Marion, North Carolina (McDowell County). Marion Correctional Institution is a Close-custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 793 offenders. Position provides relevant human resources customer service to employees and general public to provide information in response to HR questions. Process, verify and maintain standard HR documents such as pre-employment materials, change of status forms; prepares and maintains relevant HR documentation, forms and records; gathers information for review and analysis by others related to HR transactions. Key Duties: • Leave Administration: Manage the end-to-end collection, processing, and submission of FMLA and ADA documentation. • Benefits & Retirement: Coordinate annual open enrollment and facilitate employee retirement processing and offboarding. • Records Management: Maintain compliant, accurate, and up-to-date physical and digital personnel files. • HR Reporting: Generate and audit weekly and monthly metrics to ensure data accuracy and timely delivery. • Payroll Support: Investigate and resolve employee inquiries regarding compensation, deductions, and payroll discrepancies. • Talent Acquisition: Coordinate and execute quarterly job fairs and community hiring events to support recruiting efforts. • LOA & Reinstatement Package Processing: Initiate and package diverse LOA requests (FMLA, Extended Illness, Paid Parental Leave [PPL], Family Illness Leave [FIL], and Military Leave) by securing federal compliance documents (e.g., WH380-E, WH380-F). Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $33,902.00 - $59,327.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Demonstrated or documented prior experience in recruitment, employment processing, and/or hiring experience. Demonstrated or documented experience interpreting, applying, and communicating a variety of policies, procedures, and regulation The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date. Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy. State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC05 .  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result. About The Division of Institutions: The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel. Supplemental Contact Information: NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application . Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members . Veterans’ and National Gu