Salary Administration Specialist

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

HR Technician III (S)

Position Number

60061063

Grade

NC09

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

The Salary Administration Specialist supports centralized human resource operations by reviewing, evaluating, and approving salary requests in accordance with OSHR and Department of Adult Correction policies. This position assesses applicants’ qualifications and provides final approval of employment requests to ensure internal pay equity. The Specialist is responsible for processing personnel actions in the HR/Payroll System related to hiring and salary adjustments. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, effective time-management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Duties Include:
- Review employment requests to confirm accuracy of the candidate’s qualifications for the position and follow the applicable policies for compliance.
- Evaluate recommended salaries, provide final approval to maintain internal pay equity and ensure proper documentation is provided in the salary request prior to approval.
- Process salary actions, for example, new hires, promotions, special salary adjustments and other salary impacting actions in the Integrated Human Resources Payroll System (IHRPS).
- Maintain timely and accurate processing of personnel transactions in accordance with OSHR, DAC, and standardized HR practices.
- Generate reports and documents using systems such as IHRPS, BOBJ Reports, Workday or other HRIS/Payroll System, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat to support salary analysis.
- Provide guidance to hiring managers and HR staff on salary recommendations, OSHR policy interpretation, and employment process requirements.
- Consult with internal stakeholders to resolve salary administration issues and support compliance with regulatory and agency standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00 Annually

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

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 experience approving salary actions using salary administration, pay philosophies, and/or compensation policies.

• Proven experience verifying HR documentation related to employee pay decisions.

• Demonstrated experience using HR systems or Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERPs) to process or review compensation‑related actions.

• Proven experience preparing clear and concise summaries or justification notes to support compensation decisions.

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.

About The Division of Human Resources:

The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment, compensation, classification, employee relations, policy development, benefits, and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

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 Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• 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 members 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.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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 two (2) years of experience required

OR

Three (3) years of progressive experience in Human Resources

OR

Equivalent combination or education and experience.

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:

Crystal Bunn Miller

Email:

[email protected]