Employee Relations Consultant
Wake County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Environmental QualityDivision
Human ResourcesJob Classification Title
Agency HR Consultant II (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC15About Us
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas environmental resources. The organization which has offices from the mountains to the coast administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality water quality and the publics health and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolinas needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses farmers local governments and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
Description of Work
This position is dedicated to strengthening the work environment by offering programs consultation and assistance to DEQ employees and managers that will enhance working relationships between and among employees and supervisors. This position supports the Employee Relations (ER) and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) managers providing sound guidance while implementing federal and state law policy and procedure. This position partners with other members of the division to identify develop and present training on a variety of Human Resources programs and policies.Other Key Responsibilities:
Provides ER and EEO consultation to DEQ employees and managers.
Prepares and monitors grievance materials and processes.
Conducts workplace investigations.
Administers the employee satisfaction survey process and the exit interview process.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $55221 - $80000
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
Division of Human Resources:
The DEQ Division of Human Resources develops administers and maintains programs and services that assist and enhance employees abilities to carry out the DEQ mission and further DEQ initiatives. The Human Resources division interprets monitors and assists with federal and state human resources-related compliance activities. DEQ Human Resources goal is to provide excellent customer service in consultation advisement and execution of HR programs policies and procedures that foster a growing and learning work environment.
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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
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 2 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; 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:
Jean BuchananRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
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