HR Technician II

Description of Work This position is pending reallocation to HR Technician II.
This is a repost.
Previous applicants must reapply if they would like to be considered.
The primary purpose of this position is to administer the HR Benefit Programs to include but not limited to Leave of Absence Actions, Fit for Duty Certifications, Workers’ Compensation, Family Medical Leave, and Paid Parental Leave.
This position will be responsible for the following: Process and track applicable benefits.
Obtain proper documentation from NC National Guard employees to support requested actions in relation to employee benefit eligibility.
Serve as the primary Health Benefits Representative for NC National Guard.
Administer all state and vendor benefits.
Initiate and complete all LOA reinstatements in the HRIS Payroll System.
Provide technical support assistance to employees relating to BEACON ESS issues as they relate to benefit changes and time entry for LOA issues.
Adhere to state and federal laws as well as OSHR, DPS, and National Guard policies regarding HR leave and benefit programs.
Additionally, this position must: Be detail-oriented and able to perform in a high volume, records processing human resource office.
Be able to keep abreast of policy and program changes and work independently with limited supervision.
Be able to establish and maintain working relations both internal and external to the organization.
The Human Resources Office for the NCNG (North Carolina National Guard) is a multi-functional work unit responsible for all position posting and screening in NeoGov and human resources matters that apply to the state employee workforce.
The Human Resources Manager and staff members work collectively to administer human resource matters for all employees regardless of employment status (probationary, permanent, or temporary).
About the NC Dept.
of Public Safety (DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.
Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.
Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.
DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC07.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept.
of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.
) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of benefits and personnel policy.
Demonstrated experience summarizing, tracking, and monitoring benefit documentation.
Experience administering a variety of employee benefits, including health insurance programs and knowledge of payroll processes.
Demonstrated experience processing HR forms.
Demonstrated experience using an HR Payroll system.
Management Preferences: Experience completing LOA Actions.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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.
Associate’s degree, typically in Human Resources or relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution and 1 year of experience required; OR 2 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; OR An equivalent combination or education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.
DPS 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.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept.
of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification The NC Dept.
of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept.
of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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 and click "Application Status.
" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.
If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Sue Bathgate at sue.
bathgate@ncdps.
gov.