Human Resources Specialist

This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for North Carolina State Government and UNC System current employees and eligible RIF candidates. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program. Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer’s sole discretion. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is a division within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). NCORR is responsible for executing multi-year recovery and resiliency projects related to damage sustained in Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. NCORR's headquarters are located in the Research Triangle Park. NCORR's work focuses on supporting long-term recovery for storm survivors and communities impacted by the two storms. NCORR actively engages in projects in the following areas... Single-Family Homeowner Rehabilitation/Repair, Housing Repair Reimbursement, Single-family Homeowner Reconstruction, Homeowner Buyout, Mobile Home Repair, Mobile Home Replacement, Homeowner Assistance, Infrastructure, Affordable Housing and Mitigation. North Carolina Office of Recovery & Resiliency is fully funded on grants and positions will be maintained as long as funding is available. The position is EHRA, which means it is exempt from the rules and regulations of the NC Office of Human Resources Act (GS126), except for Articles 6 and 7 of that Chapter, due to state statutory and/or funding requirements. The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for: Leave Management Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules; ensures employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave; handles FMLA and PPL leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work; gathers necessary DPS and NC OSHR documents and completes all required paperwork; follows up on requests to ensure timely response and processing; advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits; facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA; provides guidance on employee leave to include use of vacation and sick leave; maintains employee leave records. Time and Effort Provides guidance on Fiori time entry; educates employees on Time & Effort reporting requirements as it relates to CDBG policy and procedure; collects monthly Time & Effort reports from managers and reviews for accuracy and completeness; serves as a resource to employees on Fiori time reporting; serving as the Time Administrator with responsibility for providing technical assistance and consultation on time questions and issues, completing time approvals and corrections in the system, and troubleshooting time and leave quota issues Benefits Administration Serves as an employee resource for Benefits Enrollment; responds to employee benefits related inquiries; conducts benefits orientations; assists HR Manager in obtaining benefits statistics/information as needed; coordinate with DPS HR benefits team to distribute information to employees. Cross-Training Provides back up in the absence of other NCORR HR specialist; maintains basic working knowledge of all NCORR HR functional areas to support other team members as needed. Minimum Education and Experience are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Candidates should possess 4 of the 7 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. • Working knowledge of principles and/or practices of human resource management. • Working knowledge of federal and/or state laws impacting human resources functions. • Experienced in establishing and/or maintaining effective working relationships with others. • Experience in communicating effectively and/or expressing ideas clearly and/or concisely. • Experience in maintaining confidentiality. • Experience in learning and/or applying appropriate policies. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or relevant software systems and databases. Management Preferences : • Extensive experience with Fiori. 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required; or 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. DPS 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. · Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. · Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. · If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. · If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification · The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions · Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.govShow full descriptionCollapse