HR Specialist

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $58K - $62K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ September 9th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an HR Specialist. This role involves independently managing critical HR functions primarily within the College of Engineering, including coordinating the full recruitment cycle for biweekly appointments, supporting postdoctoral recruitment, and handling immigration document processing for international scholars while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and university policies.

Highlights

Manage and coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and separation for biweekly appointments and postdoctoral scholars.
Provide guidance on hiring and timekeeping procedures for various employee types including student workers and international scholars.
Serve as primary contact for timekeeping inquiries and immigration document processing, working closely with university departments.
Maintain accurate employment and time records ensuring compliance with university and legal policies.
Collaborate with payroll, finance, and the Office of International Services to resolve discrepancies and manage visa-related documentation.
Strong knowledge required of HR best practices, federal and state regulations including FLSA, ACA, ADAAA, FMLA, I-9, and visa processes (H-1B/J-1).
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience required; previous HR experience and international scholar visa processing preferred.
Annual salary range: $58,000 - $61,652, commensurate with education and experience.
Supports multiple departments within the College of Engineering, including nine academic departments, multidisciplinary programs, the Industrial Extension Service, and Distance Education Programs.