SOCIAL Services Personnel Officer

Grade and Salary

Grade: 74

Salary: Beginning at $59,736.00/year with full benefits package

The Sampson County Department of Social Services is seeking a qualified and motivated Personnel Officer I to support and administer a wide range of human resources functions for the agency. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local personnel policies while providing guidance and support to management and employees. The Person nel Officer I serves as a key point of contact for recruitment, employee relations, personnel records, and the interpretation and application of personnel policies and procedures.

• Administers and interprets personnel policies, procedures, and rules in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to management and employees regarding personnel matters
• Coordinates recruitment, selection, onboarding, and employment processing activities
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel records and files
• Assists with position management, employee relations, and performance-related processes
• Interacts professionally with employees, applicants, supervisors, and the general public
• Supports agency leadership in implementing approved personnel policies and procedures

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting official personnel rules and procedures; to design and install office forms and procedures and to supervise the processing and maintenance of personnel forms and records; and to meet and deal effectively with superiors, employees, and job applicants and the general public. Considerable knowledge of the organizational structure and programs of the agency to which assigned;

some knowledge of basic personnel principles and practices; knowledge of human behavior and group dynamics from a personnel standpoint and their effects on work assignments and performance, agency objectives, and employee-employer relations.

Graduation from a four‑year college or university and two years of personnel experience in a technical or administrative capacity involving the application and interpretation of personnel policies, and the development of proposed procedures for implementation of approved policies preferably with experience with a variety of personnel programs such as position management, employee relations, recruitment; or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference may be given to those with bi‑lingual skills and/or DSS experience.

Applicants may qualify for a work against appointment with a certain degree of education and experience.

Apply: https://sam

NC State Application Form (PD-107) and college transcripts required.

Final date to receive applications is:
Open Until Filled.

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All offers of employment are conditional pending candidate undergoing pre‑employment Alcohol & Drug testing and producing satisfactory test results.