Human Resources Director - North Carolina Council of District Attorneys

Agency

Commission and Conferences

Division

District Attorneys' Conference

Job Classification Title

Chief Human Resources Officer (NS)

Position Number

65044761

Grade

JBFR

About Us

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

The opportunity

Help shape a new state agency by building the team and practices that support its people. The newly established North Carolina Council of District Attorneys seeks an experienced, collaborative Human Resources Director to develop its HR operations in support of North Carolina’s elected District Attorneys and the prosecution function of the State of North Carolina.

As part of the Council’s founding team, you will have the opportunity to build an HR team, establish practical systems, and help create a workplace where employees feel supported and equipped to succeed. Your work will influence how the Council recruits talented people, develops its workforce, and delivers dependable personnel services to District Attorney offices across the state.

The Council’s culture centers on collaboration, public service, and respect for the expertise each colleague brings. We are looking for a leader who listens carefully, communicates clearly, and enjoys working alongside others to turn new challenges into workable solutions. This is an opportunity to put your experience to work in shaping an agency’s future and supporting the people who carry out North Carolina’s prosecution mission.

Position overview

The Human Resources Director leads the Council’s HR function and provides direct, practical support to leadership, District Attorneys, managers, and employees. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on service, building HR capacity as the Council develops and preparing personnel operations for the transfer of services to the new agency.

The Director will help leadership develop personnel policies and establish consistent processes for serving Council employees and District Attorney teams. Close collaboration with legal counsel, fiscal staff, and other agency partners will be essential to delivering reliable guidance and timely service.

Duties and responsibilities

Establishing HR operations

• Develop a plan for building the Council’s HR team and services, including staffing needs, work priorities, responsibilities, and service standards appropriate to the agency’s mission.
• Coordinate the transition of personnel services, records, and processes with agency partners. Identify dependencies, resolve gaps, and help maintain continuity of support for District Attorney offices.
• Create clear guidance and communication channels so employees and hiring authorities know how to obtain assistance and understand their responsibilities.

Personnel programs and policies

• Plan and administer recruitment, selection, retention, classification, compensation, benefits, leave, performance management, training, and employee relations programs.
• Develop and interpret personnel policies and procedures; advise leaders on HR decisions; and coordinate compliance with applicable employment requirements, equal opportunity standards, and accessibility obligations.
• Oversee HR information systems and personnel records, coordinating accurate employee data and personnel actions with payroll and fiscal staff.
• Coordinate workplace safety, health, and workers’ compensation programs with appropriate partners.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning; analyze personnel trends and recommend improvements to staffing, processes, and HR services.

Support for District Attorneys and employees

• Provide responsive personnel guidance to District Attorneys and their teams, recognizing the needs of prosecution offices and the respective roles of hiring authorities and Council leadership.
• Work with legal counsel and leadership on sensitive employee concerns. Explain available processes, document decisions, and provide consistent follow-through.
• Help managers use performance conversations, onboarding, and staff development to support employees and strengthen their teams.
• Prepare practical implementation guidance when personnel policies or services change, with attention to the effect on offices across the state.

HR team leadership and agency partnerships

• Build and supervise the HR team; manage hiring, assignments, performance reviews, staff development, and retention, with active involvement in daily service delivery.
• Identify HR operating needs and coordinate the function’s financial requirements with fiscal leadership.
• Advise agency leadership and collaborate with the Office of State Human Resources and other partners on personnel matters and shared projects, as applicable to Council operations.
• Assess service results and emerging needs, introduce process improvements, and guide change with clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Broad knowledge of HR principles, management practices, personnel administration, and applicable employment laws and equal opportunity requirements.
• Experience across several HR disciplines and skill in applying policies to complex personnel situations.
• Ability to evaluate trends, develop practical recommendations, and translate organizational needs into HR plans.
• Skill in supervising staff, coordinating work, and building effective working relationships.
• Ability to explain personnel matters clearly, prepare policies and reports, and handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Ability to establish new processes, learn unfamiliar operational needs, and adapt HR services as an agency develops.
• A service-oriented approach to supporting elected District Attorneys, employees, and colleagues across varied locations and roles.
  

Supplemental and Contact Information

Instructions:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.

Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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 in human resources or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and at least five years of experience in human resources, including three years in an HR leadership position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preferences

Experience delivering HR services in North Carolina state government; establishing or improving personnel policies and systems; and supporting geographically dispersed offices. Experience guiding organizational transitions and developing a small HR team is also preferred.

Employee benefits

Employee benefits include generous insurance options; a retirement package with a purchase option for other government plans; a flexible benefits package; a 401(k); vacation and sick leave; a longevity program; and service awards, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan provisions.

Working environment and application

This position works in an office environment. Please include a cover letter and résumé with your application. We welcome applicants who bring HR expertise, sound judgment, and enthusiasm for building a new agency. Join us in developing an HR team that supports the people serving North Carolina’s prosecution mission.

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:

Travis Edward Davis

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org