Employee Relations Consultant III

Overview

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Agency Adult Correction

Division Human Resources

Job Classification Title Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

Grade NC18

The Employee Relations (ER) Consultant III will serve by supporting employees and management across DAC divisions and facilities in the central region of North Carolina. This includes the Second Judicial Division within the DAC Community Supervision Division and the central region of the DAC Institutions Division. The role is based in Raleigh, NC, and requires regular travel throughout the central region, with occasional statewide travel.

• Provide consultation to employees, supervisors, and management on complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures related to:
• Disciplinary actions
• Grievances and complaints
• Separation due to unavailability
• Voluntary resignation without notice
• Investigatory leave with pay
• Drug/alcohol testing (reasonable suspicion)
• Fitness-for-duty and critical job function assessments
• Employee Assistance Program referrals
• Collaborate with other sections on processes such as:
• Reduction-In-Force
• Reasonable accommodation
• Workplace investigations
• Criminal Justice Certification
• Evaluate and analyze employee relations issues; make defensible decisions in compliance with state policies.
• Guide management on progressive discipline, coaching, counseling, and corrective action.
• Review and edit adverse disciplinary action letters for consistency and compliance.
• Conduct confidential workplace investigations.
• Serve as stand-by consultant for internal mediations (Step 1 of the grievance process).
• Respond to inquiries related to hiring practices, management concerns, working conditions, and other HR-related issues.

Salary Grade Range $63,927.00 - $

Minimum Qualifications 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 4 years of experience required

(OR)

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

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