Employment Specialist HR

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

HR Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches peoples lives through education and stewardship of North Carolinas natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including historic sites museums state parks trails aquariums the North Carolina Zoo the Library of North Carolina the State Archives the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians create a shared identity and provide common ground. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

DNCR Human Resources is seeking an Employment Specialist to support the day-to-day administration of human resources programs for assigned departments. This position is located at the North Carolina Zoo. This position will coordinate recruitment and hiring activities for permanent and temporary employees; process onboarding separations and employee changes; assist with salary administration; review and process temporary employee timesheets; monitor temporary employee hours and employment periods; and provide benefits leave and time administration support. The position will work directly with supervisors and employees to answer questions collect required documentation resolve routine HR issues and ensure HR transactions are completed accurately and timely.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment and selection activities for permanent and temporary positions within assigned departments including posting screening referral and hiring processes.
Assist with salary administration hiring documentation personnel actions and employee changes in Workday and other HR systems.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for permanent and temporary employees within assigned departments.
Administer temporary employment processes including direct-hire temporary employees and employees hired through temporary staffing resources.
Provide guidance and assistance to employees and supervisors regarding HR policies procedures benefits leave time administration and other employment-related matters.
Review and process employee time and leave information including temporary employee timesheets and assist with audits and compliance monitoring.
Crosstrain across HR functional areas and provide backup support for recruitment benefits and leave time administration temporary employment and other HR operations as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $37377-$56000

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.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience supporting recruitment selection and onboarding processes.

• Demonstrated experience working with an HRIS and/or applicant tracking system.

• Demonstrated experience with employee benefits leave and time administration.

• Demonstrated experience processing personnel actions and/or maintaining HR records.

• Demonstrated experience supporting temporary seasonal and/or contingent employees.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.

• Frequent interaction with employees supervisors applicants and internal and external partners.

• May occasionally require additional work hours to meet operational deadlines.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $2500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at contingent on funding availability*

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro NC 27205

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.

Associates degree typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution

and

1 year of experience required;

or

2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources;

or

Equivalent combination or education and experience.

Division Description

The Human Resources Office (HR) provides comprehensive human resources and safety services to all divisions throughout the agency. Current staffing is over 2200 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.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

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 Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

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.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

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 Eligibility

It 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 E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited 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. Employee eligible for a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

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:

Devyn Kirksey

Email: