Onboarding Specialist

Salary : $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 25-02163 DHR 60043298

Department : Dept of Health and Human Services

Division : SEC OFFICE - HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : HR Technician II

Position Number : 60043298

Salary Grade : NC07

Description of Work

• We will be recruiting for two (2) positions with this post. The positions are 60043298 and 60037971. Your application will be considered for all open positions.

The Onboarding Specialist plays a key role in facilitating the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition into the organization. This position is responsible for managing pre-hire activities, communicating with incoming employees, and processing all necessary hiring actions in the HRIS system. In addition to handling the administrative aspects of onboarding, the Onboarding Specialist supports the delivery of agency-required orientations and training for new hires. They work independently while adhering to HR policies and procedures, contributing to an organized, welcoming, and compliant onboarding experience for all employees.

This role also involves managing internal hiring and talent mobility actions, such as transfers and promotions, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant HR laws. The Onboarding Specialist will collaborate with other HR professionals and present information to large groups, enhancing the onboarding experience. They will also work closely with hiring managers to confirm pre-hire activities and requirements. This is a full-time position requiring strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Key Duties :

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) :

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources :

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment / selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

Compensation and 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 benefits : .

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following :

Management Preferences :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 for details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following :

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

For more information about DHHS :

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and end dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources 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 . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE : Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Helpline at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (NOTE : AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

How much experience do you have working in an HRIS system? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

How much experience do you have maintaining data and performing actions in an HRIS? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

How much experience do you have applying an understanding of HR laws, policies, and procedures, with a track record of ensuring compliance in HR processes? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

How much experience do you have managing the onboarding process, including pre-hire activities such as I-9, background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

Please give additional detail regarding where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.).

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Salary : $35,984 - $62,971