Salary: $59,752.00 - $104,566.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-15071 HR65037833
Department: Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 12/06/2024
Closing Date: 12/10/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Agency HR Consultant III
Position Number: 65037833
Salary Grade: NC18
Recruitment Range: $59,752-$88,798
Description of Work
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A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at
*Payout contingent on funding availability*
** This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. **
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.
Recruitment Range: $59,752 - $88,798
(This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range
based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)
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This position is located at:
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Primary Purpose of Position:
The DNCR 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 llI (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 include but are not limited to:

• Investigates and makes recommendations related to complaints and grievances associated with allegations of workplace violence, unlawful workplace harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation, in accordance with federal and state law and policies
• Serves as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator for the agency and will promote the program, distribute monthly newsletters and other information as needed, and monitor reports of EAP trends
• Travel is limited but may be required depending on circumstances of assigned cases

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Demonstrated employee relations experience related to disciplinary actions and documentation, providing guidance to managers/supervisors on disciplinary matters, employee grievances, ADA accommodation requests, or other employee relations/EEO matters
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying State and Federal employment laws
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with interpreting, applying, and communicating Human Resources policies and procedures, especially as it relates to employee relations issues

Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated experience conducting mediations and/or completion of OSHR's State Mediation Training
• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations relating to employee complaints and employee grievances

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The Human Resources Office (HR) provides comprehensive human resources and safety services to all divisions throughout the agency. Current staffing is approximately 2,000 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. This position is located in the Central HR Office in downtown Raleigh.
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out about our Department.
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 state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implements fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Please be sure to complete the application in full . Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
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.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Angela Avant-Jones
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27699
Phone: 919-814-6670
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of education and work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting.)

• Yes, I understand this requirement.

02
If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $59,752-$88,798?

• Yes
• No

03
If you have graduated from a college or university, please list your major and degree type. If you do not have a degree, please type N/A.
04
With which of the following do you have experience? Check all that apply.

• Employee relations experience related to disciplinary actions and documentation
• Providing guidance to managers/supervisors on disciplinary matters
• Employee grievances
• ADA accommodation requests
• Other employee relations/EEO matters
• None of the above

05
Which best describes your years of experience working in Human Resources and/or a Human Resources role?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

06
Which best describes your years of experience interpreting and applying State and Federal employment laws?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

07
Which best describes your years of experience interpreting, applying and communicating Human Resources policies and procedures, especially as it relates to employee relations issues?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• At least years but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Required Question