Human Resources Specialist - Employment Team

Posting Number: S0702

Overall Position Competency
Advanced

Position Number: 000046

NC Salary Grade Equivalency
NC09 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range: $50,000-$60,000

Position Summary

Are you passionate about people and believe in the transformative power of HR to drive organizational success?

Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition - Employment team at UNC Asheville as a Human Resources Specialist and become a key contributor to cultivating talent excellence across our university.

In this role, you will help shape our campus culture, enhance employee experiences, and support a thriving, inclusive workforce. As part of the Human Resources Talent team, you will deliver high-impact HR services aligned with our institutional mission, values, and strategic goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition to support hiring efforts across the university.
• Assist with the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating search committee activities.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth and engaging transition for new hires.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, compensation, and HR policies.
• Coordinate employment documentation such as offer letters, contracts and etc.
• Stay informed on HR trends and best practices to support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We are Looking For:

A service-oriented HR professional who is:

• Committed to delivering high-performance, high-care, and purpose-driven support.
• Skilled in building relationships across diverse teams.
• Eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Division
Office of Human Resources

Department
Human Resources

Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time

Months per Year: 12 Months

Time Limited Position
No

If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications Notice

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.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills

Graduation from a four year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources or a related HR administrative role.
• Knowledge of HR software and systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize information, demonstrate attention to detail, and maintain and process accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents, including employees and HR leadership and exhibit a customer service orientation and professionalism.
• Ability to handle confidential information reliably.

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the department.

Competency Profile
http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Background/E-Verify

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu. The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to equality of educational experiences for students and is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. UNC Asheville will not discriminate against students, applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation*, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, or privileges of University-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of University facilities.

*UNC Asheville acknowledges and understands that the category of sexual orientation is not a protected category under Federal or State law and therefore can not be grieved beyond campus level.