Recruiter at NC Office of State Human Resources in Wake County, NC

Job description

• The HR Tech II / Recruiter is responsible for managing mid-level recruitment activities, supporting HR technology platforms, and ensuring smooth HR operations. This role serves as a subject-matter resource for HR systems, provides guidance to hiring managers, and contributes to workforce planning and process improvement. The HR Tech II / Recruiter performs full-cycle recruiting for a range of positions, ensuring compliance and delivering a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• • Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offer support.
• • Provide specialized knowledge and support for HR technologies, including ATS,
• • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, advise on recruitment strategies, and ensure timely, compliant hiring practices.
• • Develop and maintain talent pipelines for recurring roles using sourcing tools, networking, referrals, and professional platforms.
• • Review and screen applicants, conduct phone interviews, coordinate hiring teams, and facilitate decision-making.
• • Support and maintain data integrity across HR systems, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and reporting.
• • Participate in HR projects such as system implementations, process redesign, data cleanup, compliance initiatives, or employee experience enhancements.
• • Mentor HR Tech I roles or interns by providing guidance on processes, technology, and recruitment best practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• 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.
• The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.
• Strong understanding of ATS/HRIS functionality, workflows, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Skills

Required

• HR technology platforms (ATS, HRIS)
• Full-cycle recruitment
• Candidate sourcing
• Interviewing
• Selection
• Offer support
• Data integrity
• Recordkeeping
• Reporting
• Mentoring

Preferred

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
• Visit website for State Benefits
• Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408