HR Business Partner

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - HUMAN RESOURCES

Job Classification Title

Agency HR Manager I (NS)

Position Number

60036628

Grade

NC19

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

As part of the Division of Human Resources (DHR), this position functions as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for an assigned organizational portfolio. The HRBP is responsible for providing strategic, consultative HR services to leadership, managers, and employees. The HRBP
liaises with HR Operational Services to provide information/data supporting recommended HR actions within the organizational portfolio and responds to questions and information needs to resolve issues. The HRBP collaborates with DHR stakeholders to develop leading practices that can benefit the DHHS organization and actively engages to deliver and support DHR wide
initiatives and projects. The role will foster a collaborative relationship with Central HR functional teams to drive optimization of HR initiatives and deliverables at Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center and DSOHF facilities.

The HRBP’s responsibilities include the following:
- Provide strategic HR consultation and guidance to leadership, managers, and employees.
- Collaborate with leadership on policy development/implementation, culture-building strategies, and long-term workforce planning to support recruitment, engagement, and retention.
- Identify, establish, and track key HR metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, organizational competency gaps, and provide analysis for strategic decision making.
- Monitor functional team deliverables, engage in problem resolution and contribute to process improvement to foster positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with DHHS HR Leadership and Operational Services on policy development, change management, and key HR initiatives

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $ 67,122.00 - $ 117,465.00

Recruitment Range: $ 67,122.00 - $ 117,465.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Strong knowledge of HR laws, policies, organizational practices, and the ability to interpret and apply them in strategic and operational contexts.

• Skill in strategic consulting and partnership, including advising leaders on policy, workforce planning, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present HR metrics and workforce data to support informed, strategic decision-making.

• Strong problem-solving and process-improvement abilities to monitor deliverables, resolve issues, and enhance HR operations.

• Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills to work with HR leadership, Operational Services, and cross-functional teams on initiatives and change management.

• Excellent communication skills to clearly convey guidance, policy impacts, and data insights to leaders, managers, and employees.

• Ability to guide employee relations matters and support training and development needs to strengthen workforce capability

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Required To Report Onsite In Wilson, NC For Its Duties

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources:
The DHHS 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

The 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 the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS 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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

              

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

• 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.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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 4 years of experience in human resources with some experience in an HR lead 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:

Dejah Victoria Seksay

Email:

[email protected]