Employee Relations Specialist - Central Regional Hospital
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Central Regional HospitalThis is a repost of 60047094. All previous applicants are required to reapply in order to be considered.We are currently recruiting for an Agency HR Consultant I to function as an Employee Relations Specialist at Central Regional Hospital. This position provides professional and analytical consultation to hospital administration, supervisors, managers, and employees in the functional area of employee relations including disciplinary action guidelines, grievance procedures, management investigations, employee counseling, mediation, EEO, unemployment and FMLA matters. Other job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Communicate the grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures while applying relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and department directives for employees by providing support, consultation, coaching, and training to managers and employees concerning their rights and responsibilities.Deliver employee relations training on topics including investigations, grievance hearings, documentation, and conflict resolution.Facilitate and promote employee recognition.Assist the HR Director and ER Manager in implementing and maintaining the personnel programs within DHR.Serve as the divisional liaison with the NC Unemployment Insurance Program's third party administrator by providing information necessary for timely processing of unemploymentclaims, coordinating appeals hearings, and providing information for DHHS' annual unemployment insurance billing.Provide consultation, technical, and administrative assistance to CRH managers, support staff and employees in all areas of exit interviews and the NC Employee Assistance Program.Serve as the primary contact for EEO investigations (reporting and research) for the DHR EEO Officer.Provide assistance on petitions for contested case hearings, lawsuits, state and federalcivil rights discrimination charges.Serve as the database manager for all electronic and manual files maintained by the Employee Relations Unit.Provide training for new hires and managers of CRH as the backup to the Employee Relations Manager.Create quarterly reports for managers or upon requests of upcoming de-activations of disciplinary actions (ex., when written warnings expire).This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package. The normal work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.About Central Regional HospitalCRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.About the Department of Health and Human ServicesThe NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.Compensation and BenefitsThe State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.Visit website for State BenefitsTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information onthe application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must possess and application clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:* Demonstrated expertise in employee relations· Proven record of developing and presenting training on ER related topics· Ability to use an HR information System (HRIS) to process employee relations actions· Considerable knowledge of ER policies, practices, and employment law· Proven ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant policies and lawsValid driver's license is required for this position.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.Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.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-###-####. 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 at 919-###-####.