Employee Relations Consultant lll - HR60035501

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

60035501

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit dncr.nc.gov ↗. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Human Resources Office is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be a part of our HR team as an Employee Relations (ER) Consultant III. The ER Consultant III (Agency HR Consultant III) serves as an ER and ADA Consultant involved in a wide-variety of diverse personnel policies, procedures, and processes related to ER, EEO, and ADA matters; which include, but are not limited to, interpretation of disciplinary and grievance policies, procedures, and internal processes; an approver and/or facilitator for Investigatory Leave With Pay and Fitness-for-Duty; and are involved in accommodation requests involving the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). This position will problem solve to facilitate a productive work environment with balanced and fair treatment of management and individual employees. This position drafts and reviews disciplinary documents, provides consultation to management and employees regarding all aspects of employee relations and related policies and procedures, and may write, as well as present, procedures in the primary area of assignment. This position will prepare various documents in conjunction with HR management and agency legal counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates policy violations, workplace violence, unlawful workplace harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation, in accordance with federal and state law and policies.
• Investigates employee complaints, grievances, and makes recommendations to resolve.
• Reviews Request for Reasonable Accommodation and consults with employees and managers.
• Develops and presents training related to Employee Relations.
• Writes, reviews, and updates policies and procedures.
• Travel is limited but may be required depending on circumstances of assigned cases.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $63,927-$90,000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience conducting mediations and/or completion of OSHR’s State Mediation Training.

• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations relating to employee complaints and employee grievances.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

• This position requires a minimum of two days of on-site work per week.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $2500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at oshr.nc.gov ↗ es/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

** Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.**

**This is an Anticipated Vacancy**

This position is located at

109 East Jones Street,

Raleigh, NC 27601

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

and

4 years of experience required;

or

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

and

6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;

or

Equivalent combination or education and experience.

Division Description

The Human Resources Office (HR) provides comprehensive human resources and safety services to all divisions throughout the agency. Current staffing is over 2,200 positions, plus seasonal/supplemental staffing. The core services include policy administration, employee relations, staff development, benefits, classification and compensation, recruitment and retention, salary administration, diversity and inclusion, performance management, safety and wellness. The HR office supports the mission of the agency by providing policy interpretation, processes, and staff development opportunities in all aspects of HR. The HR office strives to create efficient processes and services that utilize technology to enhance the processes and benefits available to employees as well as expand staff development.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

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