State HR Consultant III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32001153
- Class code
- 32001153
- Pay group
- NC20
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for State HR Consultant III is $70,478 to $123,336 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32001153.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Incumbents typically report to a State HR Manager or State HR Division Director. They act with independence and exercise judgement in undertaking complex work assignments in their designated specialized program area. Examples of designated program area typically include: classification and compensation, policy development, performance management, and workforce planning. Incumbents at this level may act as a mentor and/or provide work direction to incumbents in the first and second level. Position typically develops plans for the implementation of actions associated with the designated statewide program; consults and partners with agency HR staff on matters relating to the designated program and provides value added advice; identifies, interprets, analyzes and advises in the development and implementation of policies and programs, and plans in the designated program area; assists in the d ...
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable to thorough knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of the interpretation and application of federal laws and State HR laws, policies and practices governing HR. Considerable to thorough knowledge of research methodologies, project management, program evaluation and process improvement. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making recommendations and/or decisions within delegated level of authority.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 5 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.