Leave of Absence Supervisor

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Agency HR Consultant I to oversee leave program administration, coordination, and compliance. The role leads a team and acts as the go-to resource for employees, HR partners, and managers on leave procedures.

The position supports a hybrid-teleworking schedule with weekly onsite hours and is part of the DHHS Division of Human Resources. Eligible candidates will be assessed based on qualifications and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state HR laws, policies and practices governing HR.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; express ideas clearly.
• Ability to exercise good judgment within delegated authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, coordination and compliance of employee leave programs.
• Lead a team responsible for day-to-day leave management.
• Serve as primary resource for employees, HR partners and managers on leave procedures.

Skills

HR laws knowledge

Policy interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Judgment ability

Education

Minimum education and experience

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

A Leave of Absence Supervisor oversees the administration, coordination, and compliance of employee leave programs within an organization. This role ensures that all leave requests are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies, federal/state regulations, and applicable benefit plans. The supervisor leads a team responsible for day‑to‑day leave management and serves as a primary resource for employees, HR partners, and managers regarding leave procedures and requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $50,088 -$87,654

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.

• Basic to working knowledge in the interpretation and application of federal laws and State HR laws, policies and practices governing HR.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making recommendations and/or decisions within delegated level of authority.

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS 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.

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.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.