Employment Specialist
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Description of Work
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North Carolina Zoo4401 Zoo PkwyAsheboro NC 27205Primary Purpose of Position:
Are you looking for a dynamic working environment where you can grow and make an impact The Human Resources Office/North Carolina Zoo is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist.The Employment Specialist will be responsible for recruitment salary administration and onboarding. The selected candidate will have frequent interaction with managers employees applicants and other members of the HR Team.The Employment Specialist will assist with other HR functions such as time administration benefits workers compensation temporary employment and processing personnel actions.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Creating personnel actions in the Integrated HRPayroll System.
- Providing technical guidance to employees and managers.
- Ensuring compliance with HR applicable laws regulations and policies.
- Assisting with benefit programs ensuring benefits information is provided to all new hires during onboarding and current employees during open enrollment and qualifying life events.
- Assisting with leave of absence programs ensuring compliance with LOA programs such as Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Family Illness Leave (FIL) Voluntary Shared Leave (VSL) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Military Leave etc.
- Monthly and biweekly time administration ensuring all time has been entered for both permanent and temporary employees assisting with entering and approving time.
- Temporary Employment Compliance performing audits to ensure all temporary employees are employed within State policy.
- Typical work schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am5:00pm (may require working overtime to meet deadlines).
- Working in a fastpaced environment meeting strict deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adapting to sudden priority changes that may occur within the Department and/or Division.
Please visit our website atfor more information regarding our facility. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:- Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting HR laws policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience working with Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
- Demonstrated experience with talent acquisition screening and interview standards.
Management Prefers:
- Experience working with electronic applicant tracking systems.
- Experience working with staff benefit elections and communication.
- Experience managing Time/Leave reports and/or time audits.
- Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams Adobe and/or Smartsheet.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 for details.
Associates degree typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution
and 1 year of experience required;OR2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;ORequivalent combination or education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:
TheHuman Resources Office (HR)provides comprehensive human resources and safety services to all divisions throughout the agency. Current staffing is approximately 2000 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 HR Office Division of Parks and Recreation. The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation recreation and education.
Division Description:
TheNorth Carolina Zooexists for the enjoyment education and inspiration of all of North Carolinas citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the worlds wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. The Zoo displays conserves and protects representative examples of natural beauty plant and animal species and ecological features of the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of live animal exhibits from these regions.Please visit our website atfor more information regarding our facility.Agency Description:
TheNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and jobrelated 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.
Application Process
Please watch our videoherethat walks you through each step of the application process.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 willNOT 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.
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.
Degree/College Credit Verification
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.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in EVerify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a signon bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or timelimited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government including without limitation the judicial system state executive branch agencies and the university system subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Angela AvantJones
109 East Jones Street Raleigh NC 27699
Phone:
Technical issues submitting your application please call theNeoGov HelpLine at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
