Director of Benefits,Time, and Leave

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Director II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC24

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 North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is seeking a seasoned forward-thinking HR leader to serve as the Director of Benefits Time & Leave. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for setting the vision strategy and operational excellence of DACs Benefits Time and Leave Team. The Director oversees all programs related to employee benefits time and leave administration and separationsensuring services are delivered accurately efficiently and in alignment with the departments mission to support a strong and resilient workforce. Additionally the Director is charged with designing and building targeted programs and initiatives specifically aimed at retaining valued employees and cultivating a positive supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide strategic leadership in planning developing and optimizing DACs benefit time and leave programs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on complex and precedent-setting HR matters collaborating closely with statewide partners such as OSHR OSC and OSBM.
- Translate statewide HR policies into department-specific programs and create internal policies procedures and SOPs that strengthen compliance and service delivery.
- Monitor emerging HR trends identify operational risks and participate in high-level decision making on critical workforce issues.
- Design organizational structures create and lead project teams and allocate resources to meet program and operational goals.
- Establish meaningful performance metrics and evaluate service delivery for quality efficiency and timeliness.
- Lead develop and support a team of HR professionals through coaching performance management workforce planning recruitment and succession planning.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $95000 $145000

Salary Grade Range: $87740 $ 171095

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

Is An Anticipated Vacancy.

Internal Posting- This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government or Current Temporary Employees.

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 experience leading teams or programs delivering HR services particularly in: Benefits Time or Leave of Absence and Separation Administration

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying human resources policies and federal and state laws in complex or sensitive situations related to employee benefits and workplace matters.

• Experience compiling interpreting and analyzing human resources data identifying trends and using insights to inform strategy and decisions.

• Documented experience developing evaluating interpreting and/or modifying HR policies standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related HR processes.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

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.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The 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 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.

PREA Requirement

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

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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 at least 5 years of experience in human resources including 3 years of experience in an HR leadership position

OR

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:

Scot Timothy Watanabe

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