What You'll Be Doing

This position is 90% remote. This position may be required to be available on site in downtown Raleigh at various times, therefore, the consultant must reside within close proximity to Raleigh (within 3 hours). This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement.

If you are an experienced Senior Employee Relations Superhero, Wake County needs you! We are searching for a Lead Senior Employee Relations Consultant who understands that effective solutions come from collaborative team efforts.

The Employee Relations Team (#TeamFoodie) is a group who enjoy all things food. Along with sharing recommendations for local restaurants, we also share insight and experience (both past and current) on employment law topics to ensure that we are always providing the best advice and guidance so that all employees enjoy a safe and fair working environment. Just when we think we have seen and heard it all...tomorrow comes and it is off to the races we go. It’s never a dull moment in the fast-paced world of ER which is why our team takes a moment to lighten the day with laughter, a joke, or a funny meme. (You can’t spell Superhero without ER!) If you would thrive in an environment like this, check out the “fine print” below to see the formal job duties.

The Lead Senior ER Consultant provides expert level consultation and guidance on disciplinary actions, grievances, performance management, conflict resolution, ADA, unemployment, County policies, and state and federal employment laws. This superhero will serve as the escalation point for routine employee relations concerns, review actions and provide feedback and guidance to ER team members. The Lead also serves as the back up to the Employee Relations Manager.

The Lead Senior ER Consultant’s day includes:

• Proactively identifying and analyzing associated risks involved in specific employment situations and provides collaborative recommendations, identifying risk/reward strategies
• Conducting Title VII related investigations
• Analyzing ER data and performing compliance risk assessments; and identifying/recommending new and creative solutions

About Our Team

Wake County's Human Resources Department collaborates closely with County leadership to deliver innovative, results-oriented, and customer-driven HR programs and services. With 68 dedicated employees, we manage a range of services including Benefits and Employee Wellness, Recruitment, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Relations, Training and more. The Human Resources Department is consistently recognized for excellence in wellness and talent management. By continually seeking and implementing innovative approaches that are widely recognized as industry models, we've positioned Wake County as a national leader, earning accolades such as the Healthiest Employer Hall of Fame and Agency Award for Excellence. Explore our competitive benefits package, including 5% 401k contribution and free Employee Health Center access, on our Benefits page. Join us in shaping Wake County's future.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
• Four years of experience in human resources administration
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Five or more years of professional experience in a senior or lead employee relations position
• Relevant professional training and/or certifications such as PHR or SPHR, IPMA-CP or IPMA-SCP, mediation
• Professional experience working for local or state government

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Excellent 'people' skills: able to build strong professional relationships; able to navigate and discuss difficult issues; able to explain complex policies in an easy to understand way
• Experience consulting with managers and employees on issues related to performance and employee relations
• A desire to be innovative, create and foster organizational change
• Ability to lead and provide direct and specific feedback to team members
• Agility: strong capacity and ability to think and understand concepts quickly, shift priorities or adjust operational procedures to better match the realities and circumstances at hand
• Organization: ability to prioritize and organize tasks to ensure that individual and team deadlines are met
• Seek solutions through collaborative consultation and teamwork

About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: $82,862 - $118,322

Market Range: 84,519.00 - 152,126.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/8/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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