Job title: HR Technician I
Company: State of North Carolina
Job description: Description of WorkThis position is assigned to the Juvenile Justice Central Office in Raleigh, NC.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with .This position acts as the primary point of contact for addressing personnel matters as the liaison for Facility Operations. This position needs strong communication skills and ability to explain critical programs and policies (eg. Annual Open Enrollment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Worker’s Compensation, Short Term Disability, Extended and Long Term Disability, Family Medical Leave (FML), Voluntary Shared Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Educational Assistance and others). This position will also benefit from a working knowledge of policies relating to grievances, disciplinary actions, etc.This position assist with screening hiring packets, scheduling interviews, completing reference checks, mailing pre-employment information to selected candidates, completing final hiring paperwork and coordinating start dates with Facility personnel and notifying appropriate personnel of such. Responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining all personnel records for permanent and temporary staff positions, both occupied and vacant through the use of file maintenance and reports from the Integrated HR-Payroll System. This includes maintaining position history files on all permanent positions according to DPS policy. Position serves as the time administrator for the unit.The position may be called on to conduct training on the HR payroll system, New Employee Orientation, Benefits and other training as needed to support Facilities.Position will have an opportunity to perform financial, accounting or payment processing/reimbursements at times when needed.Employment / RecruitmentPosition provides BEACON support to employees, to include time administration and benefit selections; manages the unit’s identification system; forward new employee hiring packets to selected candidates and coordinates screening appointments with the Regional Employment Office (REO); serve as the liaison between the unit and the REO; assist with screen applications, schedule interviews, serves as a member of the interview panel as needed; manage new employee files from inception to final closure; assist new employees with benefits; troubleshoot BEACON issues for employees; coordinate criminal record checks with the REO and Juvenile Justice personnel technicians; complete candidate pre-approvals and notify candidate of approval once salary is calculated; complete reference checks; complete paperwork for personnel actions; complete I9 forms for new hires.Employee Benefits AdministrationServes as the subject matter expert on benefits administration and communicates with managers and employees on related policies, to include but not limited to healthcare, dental and life insurance, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Worker’s Compensation, Short Term Disability, Extended and Long-Term Disability, Family Medical Leave Act (FML), and Voluntary Shared Leave.Time Reporting and ManagementServes as the subject matter expert on policy requirements and employee time entry for leave categories, to include but not limited to personal and sick leave, holiday pay, military leave, civil leave, Family Medical Leave (FML), Leave Without Pay (LWOP), Leave of Absence (LOA), Voluntary Shared Leave (VSL), Adverse Weather Leave, and Community Service Leave.Position Control and Records ManagementThis position is responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining personnel and medical records for active and inactive permanent and temporary staff positions in accordance with DPS policy and the Functional Schedule for North Carolina State Agencies.The salary grade for this position is NC05. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.About Juvenile Justice:The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Click to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina’s youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: and . (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:Previous human resources experience in a “generalist” type role with knowledge of a variety of HR areas (such as recruitment, benefits, time/leave, employee relations, etc..).Progressive human resources experience that has reached the point of serving teams with 20 or more employees.Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Demonstrated experience entering employees’ time using a time management database or time billing software.
Management Preferences:
-Notary Commission;
-DCI Certification.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsAssociate’s degree, typically in Human Resources from an appropriately accredited institution or relevant field and no years of experience requiredorHigh school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe 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:
- 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:
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, 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 . 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 Andy Stein at andystein@ncdps.govNOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
Expected salary: $31688 – 55453 per year
Location: Wake County, NC
Job date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:29:59 GMT
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