Job Description

Agency Dept of Labor
Division Administration Division
Job Classification Title Agency HR Director II (NS)
Position Number 60012887
Grade NC24
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Department's principle regulatory, enforcement and promotional programs, and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions, bureaus and offices under each, which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor, please visit our website at .
Description of Work This position is designated as Exempt Managerial.
The recruitment range for this position is $84,471 to $144,657.
The selected candidate will be required to submit a statement of economic interest to the NC Ethics Commission for evaluation prior to actual employment.
Please visit https://ethics.nc.gov/ for a full explanation of this agreement.
Previous applicants to this posting in NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com must reapply to remain under consideration.
The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.
This position requires thorough knowledge of human resources management, human relations, and administrative principles and techniques as they relate to the administration of a comprehensive management program. Ability to supervise the planning and development of new or modified human resources programs; to promote human resources practices and principles as a part of the total management process and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all agency staff, the Attorney General's office and the Office of State Human Resources. In leading the human resources programs, the Director must be proficient and accurate in the interpretation and application of various federal and state laws pertaining to employment. This position proposes, formulates, interprets, and communicates state and Department HR policies and procedures to the agency. Federal and state law guide the Department of Labor policies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Position requires considerable knowledge of HR practices and policy at a Federal and State level as well as administrative, managerial, and supervisory practices and techniques involved in directing personnel management programs.
• Position must possess the ability to supervise the planning and development of new or modified programs; to promote best practice personnel practices and principles as a part of the total management processes; to plan and direct work of a staff of analysts and technicians.
• Exercises sound judgement and discretion with a thorough knowledge of human relations issues which may include performance management, disciplinary, and/or litigation; as well as the ability to interpret, explain and apply personnel policies and laws.
• Position requires excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing to provide feedback of a consultative nature to senior leadership, staff, and other internal and external contacts.
• Position must possess the ability to organize a variety of tasks on many subjects and to interact effectively with people.

Management Preferences:
Must also be a dynamic individual that can work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidates who have 5+ years direct leadership experience in all aspects of human resources for a state agency or in the private sector are preferred. This position is not a teleworking position and will be required to be in the office five days a week.
Supplemental Information:
If you are the selected candidate for the position, you will be required to submit a 10-year CERTIFIED driving record as a condition of employment.
In addition, all new hires to the agency will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
This job posting is for one position only. To be considered for other vacancies, you must apply for each one.
"SEE ATTACHED RESUME" WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
NCDOL uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in human resources, including 3 years of experience in an HR leadership position; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter: Stacey Jones Thompson
Recruiter Email: STACEY.THOMPSON@LABOR.NC.GOV

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