Personnel Officer I - 122180251

Cumberland-County,-Nc; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Department of Social Services is seeking a Personnel Officer I to supervise the Human Resources Department and oversee the personnel management system, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county regulations. The role involves developing procedures for recruitment, promotion, evaluation, and training, and presenting policies to management.

The position requires strong knowledge of personnel laws and the ability to handle labor relations and disciplinary processes, with

Qualifications

• Manages a team and enforces personnel policies.
• Oversees personnel management systems and compliance with regulations.
• Delivers presentations to management and staff on policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Human Resources Department (7 employees).
• Oversee the DSS personnel management system and enforce federal, state, and county regulations.
• Develop and maintain procedures for recruitment, promotions, training, and employee relations.

Skills

People management

Policy interpretation

Presentations

Labor relations

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is located in the Human Resources Section, Business Operations Division.

The Personnel Officer I will supervise the Human Resources Department which is comprised of a team of seven employees.

This position is responsible for the oversight of the DSS personnel management system, the enforcement of Federal, State and County Personnel regulations and policies concerning employment and employee benefits. The person in this position develops and maintains a personnel management system that meets top management information needs and utilizes developed occupations data to evaluate or suggest improved methods and techniques for recruiting, selecting, promoting, evaluating and training workers and administration of related personnel programs.

The person in this position must supervise all employee disciplinary processes. This position maintains the County Personnel Code book, State Personnel Manual and DSS Personnel Policies. The person in this position studies policies, prior personnel decisions, and assesses agency compliance. The Personnel Officer also writes and delivers presentations to management and supervisory staff regarding personnel policies and practices and represents or assists management in labor relations, negotiations and hearings.

This employee uses the County Code, State Personnel Manual and DSS Personnel Policies, memorandums from the County, State or Regional Offices. This employee must be knowledgeable of the Family Medical Leave, Americans with Disability Act, EEO, FLSA, etc.Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of personnel experience in a technical or administrative capacity involving the application and interpretation of personnel policies, and the development of proposed procedures for implementation of approved policies preferably with experience with a variety of personnel programs such as position management, employee relations, recruitment; or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting official personnel rules and procedures; to design and install office forms and procedures and to supervise the processing and maintenance of personnel forms and records; and to meet and deal effectively with superiors, employees, and job applicants and the general public. Considerable knowledge of the organizational structure and programs of the agency to which assigned; some knowledge of basic personnel principles and practices; knowledge of human behavior and group dynamics from a personnel standpoint and their effects on work assignments and performance, agency objectives, and employee-employer relations.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.

• Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
• Law enforcement background check is required. Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• This position will be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
• The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related tattoos and body piercing.
• Educational transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.

If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-677-2599.

MISSION

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.

VISION

We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting-edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.

Our Core Standards & Values

A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represent our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values.

We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.