Employee Relations Consultant

Arts In Wilmington; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to serve as the technical advisor to employees, managers, and supervisors on performance, conduct, and discipline issues across the Division of Motor Vehicles. You will counsel staff, mediate disputes, and coordinate employee assistance programs.

The role requires strong knowledge of HR law, policy interpretation, and the ability to draft precise disciplinary actions and related documents with accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with 4 years HR experience.
• Or GED with 6 years progressive HR experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal HR laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on performance, conduct, and discipline.
• Counsel employees and address workplace issues.
• Conduct investigations and prepare disciplinary actions.
• Provide policy training and materials to staff.

Skills

Employment law

Policy interpretation

Disciplinary actions

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

4+ years HR experience

Job description

## Employee Relations ConsultantApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 28, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR-126139**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.**