Senior Human Resources Analyst

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Human Resources

December 12, 2025

Open Until Filled

$74,196.00 - $

Full‑Time (37.5 Hours), Exempt

This position is subject to close without prior notification.

This is a repost; all applicants are still being considered.

The purpose of this job is to provide employee relations consultation, direction and services to County divisions/departments. This job works under general supervision, independently completing time‑sensitive employee relations related tasks.

• The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position.
• Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
• Assists and advises department directors, supervisors, managers on employee relations issues to mitigate risks.
• Advise managers/supervisors on performance management; explain appraisal and update performance management log daily.
• Conduct investigations on employee grievances/complaints of retaliation, discrimination, harassment; collect facts by conducting interviews; prepare report, present findings and recommendations to the Department Director and complainant; submit position statement to EEOC.
• Conduct county‑wide training on policy updates/changes; provide training to departments as needed; discuss training needs and work to ensure appropriate training resources are available.
• Support, coordinate, review Reduction‑in‑Force (RIF or layoff) process with employees in collaboration with benefits, compensation, and payroll; use expertise to make and present recommendations.
• Attend disciplinary conferences to advise management and employees of their rights and obligations.
• Draft correspondence on behalf of Department directors regarding disciplinary actions and maintain disciplinary files.
• This role will support the Department of Social Services.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• Knowledge of philosophies, principles, practices of public human resource administration.
• Knowledge of research, data analysis and report presentation technique.
• Detailed knowledge of current Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to public employment.
• General knowledge of information technology and computer‑based applications to human resource functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, employees and the general public.
• Ability to analyze facts and present recommendations effectively in oral or written form.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management or related field supplemented by four (4) years of experience in public personnel administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment‑related and/or SBI fingerprint‑based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.