Assistant HR Manager

The Division of Human Resources (DHR) invites applications for the Assistant HR Manager supporting the Division of Public Health (DPH) and Division of Child & Family Well-Being (DCFW). The Assistant HR Manager manages a range of areas including, but not limited to, recruitment/salary administration, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, safety and workers’ compensation, etc. The major responsibilities of this role include:

handling employee concerns of a sensitive nature and investigating to make a fair, unbiased decision,
establishing rapport and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization,
acting as a trusted advisor to employees in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures, and assist in resolution of issues,
interpreting, coaching, and enforcing company policies and procedures for consistency and compliance, and
completing process tasks related to recruitment, salary administration, and other HR areas as needed to accomplish the goals of the division.

Successful candidates will have a thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

About the NC Division of Public Health:

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential programs and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the DHHS Human Resources Division:

The 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.

Requirements

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

Demonstrated ability to:

Supervise, plan, and direct the work of others.
Coach and counsel all levels of staff regarding the application and interpretation of policies, processes, and procedures.
Analyze data, identify problem areas, develop corrective action steps, and monitor large program functions.
Perform HR functional area tasks (i.e. recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits, employee relations) to completion.

Management Preferences

• Demonstrated experience leading a HR team.

• Experience using BEACON, NeoGov, PeopleAdmin, Sharepoint and SmartSheet.

• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources Management Systems.

• Proven experience developing solutions that meet the needs of the customer while adhering to policies and procedures.

• Proficient with Word and Excel.

• Two years of supervisory experience of professional and/or technical staff in any of the above areas is desirable; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Qualifications

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 detail.

Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required,
or
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources,
or
equivalent combination or education and experience.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.

Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: http://publichealth.nc.gov/employees/

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.

Please refer to the link below for additional information:
https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/how-do-i-get-job

Date Posted: 04/24/2024
Job Reference: 24-05654 DPH 60041673
Organization: Dept of Health and Human Services, Public Health
Location: Wake County, NC
Category: Human Resources

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