Employee Relations and Benefits Manager

## Employee Relations and Benefits Manager Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 17, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-119623
** Agency
* * Department of Information Technology
** Division
* * DIT Secretary , CIO
** Job Classification Title
** Agency HR Manager II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC21
* * About Us
** The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.
** Description of Work
** Salary Range (or Recruitment Range): $70,627 - $137,724     We currently have an opening for an Employee Relations & Benefits Manager. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.
The Employee Relations & Benefits Manager is a key HR leadership role responsible for overseeing core programs that directly affect the employee experience and organizational health. This role provides expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, leads investigations, ensures proper administration of statewide benefits programs, and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.
The position functions as a subject matter expert in employee relations, disciplinary/grievance processes, ADA/ADAA accommodations, benefits management, and case resolution. It also supervises professional HR staff supporting employee relations, benefits, and leave administration programs.
About the Division:  The NCDIT Human Resources Division provides comprehensive human resources program support to the agency workforce statewide. The Division ensures compliance with Federal and State law, and guides agency leadership, management, supervisors, and employees in the areas of: HR policy administration and interpretation, classification and compensation, employee relations/disciplinary procedures, EEO administration, grievance administration, recruitment and selection, salary administration, BEACON/Fiori administration, performance management, workforce development/talent management, benefits administration, HR records management, and workforce safety and health programs.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
*** Advanced Employee Relations expertise with a record of leading sensitive investigations, guiding disciplinary decisions, and facilitating grievance resolution that is fair, consistent, and well documented.
* Benefits leadership across leave administration, retirement counseling, and HRIS transaction accuracy, with strong data stewardship and confidentiality.
* Proven success driving Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) engagement, plus designing recognition programs that reinforce culture and performance.

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** 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.

Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in human resources, including 2 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:
** Katawna Danchelle Flood
** Recruiter Email:
** dit hr recruitment
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