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Senior Administrator, Staffing, Talent Acquisition

Wake County Public School System
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Nov 2025

About the role

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

 

WORKING TITLE

Senior Administrator-Talent Acquisition, Staffing 

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

 

LOCATION

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Senior Administrator Band 3

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek 

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as the HR staffing representative for an assigned set of schools to facilitate the staffing process which includes applicant screening, licensure, leave management and compensation. Maintains a comprehensive management system for tracking teacher and support allotments. Works closely with and assists school administrators with school staffing plans. Provides support to school staff related to staffing procedures by visiting school sites. Provides support and training to school administrators regarding hiring best practices. Reviews and processes applicant files and hiring recommendations for approval or denial based on staffing processes; determines accurate salary for all employment related actions; tracks licensure updates and changes for certified employees.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

  • Extensive knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of public and private HR administration;
  • Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Board of Education policies;
  • Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; and Google Apps;
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Ability to organize and effectively manage a high volume of work, especially during summer months;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
  • Ability to plan, manage and prioritize projects with time constraints; ability to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply specific rules to facilitate the staffing process;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, the public, and external agencies.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, HR, organizational development, education, or related field; AND
  • Five years of HR experience OR five years of administrative school-based experience in lieu of direct HR experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, HR, organizational development, education, or related field.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages the employment process for professional and support staff of an assigned set of schools, including the use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to retrieve data.
  • Maintains a comprehensive management system for tracking teacher and support allotments.
  • Works closely with and assists school administrators with school staffing plans.
  • Provides support to school staff related to staffing procedures by visiting school sites.
  • Provides support and training to school administrators regarding hiring best practices.
  • Reviews and processes applicant files and hiring recommendations for approval or denial based on staffing processes; determines accurate salary for all employment related actions; tracks licensure updates and changes for certified employees.
  • Oversees the processing of employee leaves for an assigned set of schools, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves, as completed by Talent Acquisition processing technicians.
  • Communicates regularly with school system staff and applicants to provide effective and proactive support.
  • Reviews job postings and posts approved positions for an assigned set of schools for
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