Employee Relations and Benefits Manager

Agency Department of Information Technology Division DIT Secretary , CIO Job Classification Title Agency HR Manager II (NS) Position Number 60087298 Grade NC21

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians.

NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet. Description of Work

Salary Range

(or Recruitment Range): $70,627 - $137,724 We currently have an opening for an Employee Relations & Benefits Manager. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency's remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.

The Employee Relations & Benefits Manager is a key HR leadership role responsible for overseeing core programs that directly affect the employee experience and organizational health. This role provides expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, leads investigations, ensures proper administration of statewide benefits programs, and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.

The position functions as a subject matter expert in employee relations, disciplinary/grievance processes, ADA/ADAA accommodations, benefits management, and case resolution. It also supervises professional HR staff supporting employee relations, benefits, and leave administration programs.

About the Division: The NCDIT Human Resources Division provides comprehensive human resources program support to the agency workforce statewide.

The Division ensures compliance with Federal and State law, and guides agency leadership, management, supervisors, and employees in the areas of: HR policy administration and interpretation, classification and compensation, employee relations/disciplinary procedures, EEO administration, grievance administration, recruitment and selection, salary administration, BEACON/Fiori administration, performance management, workforce development/talent management, benefits administration, HR records management, and workforce safety and health programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred: Advanced Employee Relations expertise with a record of leading sensitive investigations, guiding disciplinary decisions, and facilitating grievance resolution that is fair, consistent, and well documented.

Benefits leadership across leave administration, retirement counseling, and HRIS transaction accuracy, with strong data stewardship and confidentiality. Proven success driving Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) engagement, plus designing recognition programs that reinforce culture and performance. Discover why NCDIT is the ideal destination for your professional growth - Why Work for NCDIT

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 2 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: Katawna Danchelle Flood Recruiter Email: dit_hr_recruitment@nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.

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Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the

Education and Experience

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