What You'll Be Doing

Wake County's Human Resources Department is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Department of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization (HACR). In this impactful role, you will support a mission-driven team focused on affordable housing and community revitalization, offering you a unique opportunity to shape organizational success through strategic HR leadership.

As a strategic partner to department leadership, you’ll work across multiple HR program areas, emphasizing collaboration and alignment with organizational goals:

• Manager Consultation & HR Guidance: Conduct regular meetings with managers to provide HR consultation, policy interpretation, guidance, and support
• Talent Acquisition Support: Partner with hiring managers to understand position needs and submit requisitions, collaborating closely with the Talent Acquisition team to drive hiring efforts and support recruitment activities
• Classification & Salary Administration: Liaise between hiring managers and Compensation Consultants to coordinate classification requests, finalize offer ranges, and ensure accurate job descriptions
• Onboarding & HR Logistics: Manage new hire orientations, paperwork, and related department-specific logistics to ensure a seamless employee transition
• Employee Engagement & Retention: Collaborate with leadership to advance employee engagement, retention, organizational development, and change management

Additionally, you will analyze HR metrics and trends in partnership with central HR to provide data-driven insights and solutions. Your role is essential in aligning HR strategies with business goals to boost department performance and enhance the overall employee experience.

About Our Team

Wake County’s Human Resources Department partners closely with county leadership to deliver innovative, results-driven, and customer-focused HR programs and services. With a team of over 70 dedicated professionals, we provide a wide range of support including Benefits and Employee Wellness, Recruitment, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Relations, Training, and more.

Our department is consistently recognized for excellence in wellness and talent management. Through forward-thinking strategies that serve as industry models, we've helped position Wake County as a national leader in public sector HR. Honors such as the Healthiest Employer Hall of Fame and the Agency Award for Excellence reflect our commitment to creating a thriving workplace.

We invite you to explore our competitive benefits package , which includes a 5% 401(k) contribution and free access to the Employee Health Center. Join us in building a stronger, healthier, and more innovative Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field
• Three years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or equivalent role(s)
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager, supporting a broad range of HR programs and initiatives within local government or a large organization with complex HR requirements
• Knowledge of affordable housing development or housing services
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into HR strategy
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, policies, and employment laws
• Collaborative communicator skilled in building relationships and fostering trusted partnerships
• High integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strategic problem solver with a proactive approach to addressing HR challenges
• Demonstrated experience in employee engagement and workforce planning
• Detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage complex administrative tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, employee data, and compliance

About This Position

Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 61,569 - 83,123

Market Range: 61,569.00 - 104,676.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/31/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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