Employee Relations Consultant

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to advise managers and staff on performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters. You will review cases, provide policy guidance, conduct investigations, and support training on HR policies within the DMV division.

You will counsel employees, mediate disputes, draft disciplinary documents, and ensure actions comply with state laws and DOT policies, reporting to the Employee Relations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field with 4 years of HR experience or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of state HR policies, employment law, and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to draft analytical, detailed disciplinary documents with strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommends appropriate employment actions to maintain a productive work environment.
• Interprets and implements state policies and procedures on disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Provides consultation to managers and employees on performance, conduct, and discipline issues; conducts investigations.
• Delivers training on HR policies and practices.
• Assists with preparing formal disciplinary actions and ensures proper documentation.

Skills

HR policies

Employment law

Disciplinary actions

Investigation skills

Training delivery

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

60088761

Grade

NC18

About Us

It's the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is a professional, analytical, consultative, and advisory position utilized for the proper and efficient administration of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, and Department policies and procedures. The Employee Relations Consultant is the principal technical advisor to employees, managers, and supervisors on how to address unsatisfactory job performance and unacceptable personal conduct through counseling, discipline, dismissal, and the employee assistance program. The Employee Relations Consultant reviews, analyzes, and monitors employee relations activities within the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Employee Relations Consultant counsels employees on work related issues, mediates matters in dispute, provides policy and procedural training and conducts investigations. The ER Consultant position reports to the Employee Relations Manager.

• Recommends appropriate employment actions to maintain a productive work environment.
• Interprets and implements State and NCDOT policies and procedures regarding disciplinary actions, employee grievances, performance management, workplace violence, and mediation.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on performance, conduct, and discipline issues;
• Conducts training on ER policies and practices.
• Gathers information and assists with preparing formal disciplinary actions ensuring that cases are properly documented to support actions.
• Conducts timely investigations of allegations of workplace violence.
• Consistently demonstrates customer service and consultation principles.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC18 $63,927 - $111,871

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of the State Human Resources Disciplinary Action Policy, Grievance Policy, and the Separations Policy.
• Considerable knowledge of employment law, Merit-Based Hiring Policy, Employee Assistance policy, the State Human Resources Managing Employee Work policy, and best practices in employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and State HR laws, policies and practices governing HR;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate employee relations law, policy, and procedures verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to draft detailed, analytical, accurate disciplinary actions and other documents in accordance with standards, with attention to detail, proper grammar and style, and accurate distillation of multiple sources of documentation.

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

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

T he 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.