HR Generalist, Classification & Position Management

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Administration

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60080758

Grade

NC15

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Salary Recruitment Range: $ 55,221-75,500
Salary Grade - NC15

The primary purpose of this position is to administer the Department’s classification, compensation and position management programming by conducting detailed job studies, determining appropriate classifications, and guiding salary decisions in alignment with OSHR policy and funding requirements. Minimum Education and Experience includes a Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

The HR Consultant serves as a subject matter expert in classification, compensation, and position management for the Department of Insurance (DOI). The position analyzes job descriptions, position histories, job evaluation factors, benchmarks, and FLSA criteria to ensure accurate classification decisions and prepares comprehensive documentation to support all recommendations. The incumbent also ensures all job descriptions comply with ADA requirements by identifying essential functions and physical demands and advising managers on reasonable adjustments.

The position assesses qualifications for new hires and promotions, determines maximum qualifying salaries, and guides managers through salary decision-making while ensuring alignment with OSHR policy, internal equity, and complex funding structures, including split-funded and receipt-supported positions. The role operates with significant autonomy in determining in-range adjustments, distinguishing between routine changes and those requiring reclassification.

In partnership with the Director of Human Resources, this role also participates in individual and group position studies, evaluates job structures, determines appropriate classifications, and provides detailed guidance to managers on job design, organizational alignment, and the impacts of proposed staffing changes. The position will also serve as a backup for the assigned HR function(s), examples include benefits, employee training and development and recruitment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and up to one remote workday per week. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

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.

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 5 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:

Gretchen Marie Senez

Recruiter Email:

GRETCHEN.SENEZ@NCDOI.GOV