Employee Relations Consultant III

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC18

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Employee Relations (ER) Consultant III will serve by supporting employees and management across DAC divisions and facilities in the central region of North Carolina. This includes the Second Judicial Division within the DAC Community Supervision Division and the central region of the DAC Institutions Division. The role is based in Raleigh NC and requires regular travel throughout the central region with occasional statewide travel.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Provide consultation to employees supervisors and management on complex and sensitive employee relations matters.

- Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures related to:
oDisciplinary actions
oGrievances and complaints
oSeparation due to unavailability
oVoluntary resignation without notice
oInvestigatory leave with pay
oDrug/alcohol testing (reasonable suspicion)
oFitness-for-duty and critical job function assessments
oEmployee Assistance Program referrals

- Collaborate with other sections on processes such as:
oReduction-In-Force
oReasonable accommodation
oWorkplace investigations
oCriminal Justice Certification

- Evaluate and analyze employee relations issues; make defensible decisions in compliance with state policies.

- Guide management on progressive discipline coaching counseling and corrective action.

- Review and edit adverse disciplinary action letters for consistency and compliance.

- Conduct confidential workplace investigations.

- Serve as stand-by consultant for internal mediations (Step 1 of the grievance process).

- Respond to inquiries related to hiring practices management concerns working conditions and other HR-related issues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $63927.00 - $111871.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience interpreting applying and communicating State and federal HR-related policies laws rules and regulations.

• Experience to advise employees and all levels of management on HR policies procedures complaints grievances disciplinary actions availability for work fitness-for-duty evaluations and best HR practices.

• Skilled in performing fact-finding to identify deficiencies recommend improvements and achieve positive resolutions.

• Experienced in conducting investigations into allegations of workplace violence misconduct and general workplace conflict.

• Experience to manage sensitive situations with professionalism ensuring compliance and fostering a safe productive work environment.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

This role is Eligible to be hybrid and requires onsite reporting located within Raleigh NC.

About The Division of Human Resources:

The Division of Human Resources provides support and strategic direction for personnel operations within the Department of Adult Correction. This includes recruitment compensation classification employee relations policy development benefits and organizational development. HR ensures compliance with state and federal laws and works to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) please visit us at our website.

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.

• 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 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.

• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).

• 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. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

  • For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

    Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

    Veterans and National Guard Preference

    • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

    • 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 members 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) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

    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.

    Bachelors 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) an equivalent combination or education and experience.

    EEO Statement

    The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

    Recruiter:

    Anchal Mishra

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