Description:

The individual in this position performs administrative and clerical support tasks within the HRM office. Duties include but are not limited to serving as front-desk receptionist, answering employee and applicant questions, maintaining employee records, responding to employment verification requests, processing departmental invoices and purchase orders, ordering supplies, conducting new hire paperwork appointments, providing assistance on a variety of personnel/payroll action forms, and performing additional related duties as assigned. The HR Technician will provide support in FMLA, orientation, and application/onboarding systems and processes. Work involves extensive contact with employees and applicants and requires knowledge of assigned areas of personnel administration with a high degree of accuracy. Attention to detail and consistent attendance is required. The individual must exercise sound judgment, tact, and initiative in all contacts. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Management Director.

Requirements: 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Resources, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum and a minimum of three years experience in a business office environment, interacting with the public; experience in human resources is preferred. Possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of NC.

Compensation: 

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00, and the regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 25 hours/week. The hours of work will be coordinated between the HR Technician and Director. Flexibility in the work schedule may be required. This position will require membership in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.

Application Requirements:

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts may be required to fully evaluate qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions on the application as they relate to background must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume’ or other enclosed documents (i.e. “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application. We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts (e.g. student copies) are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts may be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Closing Date: Thursday November 12, 2026

Apply To:

Halifax County Human Resources Management
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina 27839-0646
Telephone: (252) 583-1688

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D