Human Resources Support & Data Specialist

Human Resources Support & Data Specialist

Salary

$52,133.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00093

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

The Nash County Human Resources Department provides strategic and operational leadership for Nash County human capital management, including employee relations, recruitment and selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers' compensation, and staff development.

The Human Resources Support & Data Specialist holds a key role within Human Resources by providing administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department. This position maintains the data integrity of the information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and employee personnel files and supports day-to-day HR activities.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of information contained in County personnel records and the HRIS by understanding the nature of the various types of personnel actions and the associated policy compliance and processing implications.
• Evaluates personnel action forms, reviews for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, determines the appropriate processing for the personnel action based on the employee classification and various payroll and budget designations, and enters the information into the HRIS.
• Creates, maintains personnel files for employees by reviewing, scanning, indexing, and entering information from employment documents (applications, resumes, transcripts, I-9s, letters of recommendation, personnel action forms, etc.) for inclusion in personnel records.
• Run routine HRIS reports for HR staff on headcount, new hires, terminations, tracks part-time hours to ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other standard operational metrics.
• Gathers information at request of HR Director for presentation to the Board of Commissioners (BOC) by tracking and compiling personnel actions monthly, correctly classifying and organizing personnel actions, and drafting Human Resources resolutions.
• Supports the County by maintaining the confidentiality of personnel actions.
• Contributes to the success of the Human Resources Department by providing information about Human Resource policy and procedures, acting as a back-up for the Onboarding & Development Specialist and Benefits Analyst as needed, working cooperatively with other departments, and performing all other duties as assigned.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and HR policies at the federal, state, local and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills, and particular diligence in documentation and record keeping.
• Demonstrated experience working in an HRIS and/or Payroll System such as Tyler Technologies/MUNIS and initiating and completing Personnel Actions.
• Demonstrated experience working with an Applicant Tracking System or a Human Capital Management System such as NEOGOV.
• Demonstrated experience identifying discrepancies in personnel, position, salary, timekeeping, and workforce data and determining appropriate corrective action.
• Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, resolve, and explain complex HR data processing issues to a variety of management levels and other customers, including distressed employees in highly emotional situations
• Experience with recruitment, benefits administration, system reporting, and payroll deductions within an HRIS environment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data, exercising sound judgment and discretion in gathering and evaluating personal data for HR transactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume processing environment.

Management Preference:

• Acute attention to detail and experience Microsoft Excel expertise (Pivot Tables, Functions, Aggregate Formulas, Mail Merges)
• Microsoft Office/Suite proficient (Word, PowerPoint)

Desirable Education and Experience

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
• Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability)

and more!

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

Retirement

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance

The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

• Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
• Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

LEAVE PROGRAMS

Vacation Leave

For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave

For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays

The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.

The following holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day,
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
• Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave

Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.

Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine

We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.

All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.

Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.

Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).

Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDAs Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No GED and no High School Diploma
• GED or High School Diploma
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

Do you have a degree in Human Resources or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of progressive experience do you have in Human Resources?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5+ years

Required Question

Employer Nash County

Address 120 W. Washington Street

Nashville, North Carolina, 27856

Phone 252-459-9853

Website http://www.nashcountync.gov