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HR Technician

State of North Carolina

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HR Technician with the State of North Carolina in Wake County, NC, paying $37,377–$65,408 a year ($17.97–$31.45 an hour). Posted Oct 7, 2026; closes Oct 12, 2026.

Pay
$37,377–$65,408 a year ($17.97–$31.45 an hour)
Location
Wake County, NC
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
State of North Carolina (state government)
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 12, 2026

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Job Description

Agency
NC State Highway Patrol
Division
NC State Highway Patrol
Job Classification Title
HR Technician II (S)
Position Number
60084858
Grade
NC07
About Us
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.
Description of Work
Are you organized, dependable, and interested in building a career in Human Resources? The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking an HR Technician to join our Human Resources team!
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment life cycle - work with hiring supervisors to create effective postings, posting job announcements, screening and referring the most qualified applicants in the State's automated job posting system (Workday).
Process personnel actions in the State's Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll system to include new hires, separations, transfers, promotions; calculate appropriate salary for new hires, promotions etc.
Assist with day-to-day information-Workday onboarding and maintaining personnel files.
Perform various administrative functions to include processing personnel actions .
Provide policy and procedure assistance to managers, supervisors and employees.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $37,377-$65,408 Annually
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit-

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your applicati
on:

Experience using HRIS systems
Experience exercising judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of personnel policies and procedures
Experience providing customer service through email and telephone
Experience completing hiring packages using salary administration rules
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems such as Workday
Deadline-driven

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
Criminal Background Investigation
Drug Screening Test
This position is located at:
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
Minimum Education and Experience
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.
Associate's degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

1 year of experience required;

OR

2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;

OR

equivalent combination or education and experience.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP)
selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

https://www.ncshp.gov

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol
is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

We are an
Employment First
state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Resources

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
· Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
· Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

·
Be sure to complete the application in full
.
Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit
www.studentaid.gov
to learn more.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
Email:
HR-Workday-Recruitment-Employment@ncshp.gov
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Angela Anita Avant-Jones
Recruiter Email:
ANGELA.AVANT-JONES@NCSHP.GOV

Minimum Qualifications

Experience using HRIS systems Experience exercising judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of personnel policies and procedures Experience providing customer service through email and telephone Experience completing hiring packages using salary administration rules Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems such as Workday Deadline-driven Position/Physical Requirements Typical work schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation Drug Screening Test

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