~RECRUITMENT RANGE: $53,164 - $80,986/NC15~ ~ANTICIPATED VACANCY~ ~POSTING FOR NC STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY~ The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business, banking and legal communities to strengthen our state's economy with a state-of-the-art system of reliable business and governmental records. We also safeguard individuals and businesses against fraud. The Human Resources Office provides comprehensive programs for the Office of the Secretary of State. Programs include management consultations, policy administration/interpretation, recruitment/selection, classification, benefits administration, leave and time management, position management, salary administration, workers compensation, training, and employee relations.    SOS HR Office is looking for an Assistant HR Director to be part of our dynamic team. The Assistant HRD will be responsible for salary administration, qualifications, benefits administration, classification, and training for the Department of the Secretary of State. This position is also responsible for processing all personnel actions, such as new hires, separations, reallocations, leave of absences, etc. and position actions into the Integrated HR Payroll system. This position serves as backup to the Agency HR Director in the areas of Policy Administration/Interpretation, Employee Relations, Classification, Organizational Studies, and Job Design Consultations. This position will also assist in the areas of Recruitment, On-boarding, Off-boarding, Time and Leave Administration, Temporary request, NCVIP, LMS, Workers Comp, Payroll, and Unemployment Insurance. In the absence of the HR Director, the Assistant HRD will be required to attend meetings, training, and handle day-to-day HR matters. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:  * Demonstrated knowledge/skills in applying and interpreting a wide variety of HR policies, procedures and practices. * Demonstrated knowledge in salary administration, benefits, time and leave administration,  processing OM and PA actions in the HR/Payroll system. * Demonstrated knowledge/skill of benefits, salary administration and classification. * Demonstrated knowledge of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)/FIORI. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and agency  leadership as well as internal and external customers. * Demonstrated ability to develop, organize and effectively communicate material in an  understandable and informative style. * Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally. * Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions. 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 2 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience. To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link on the Government Jobs website or visit Job Opportunities with the Secretary of State to complete an online application. Applications that include "see attached" or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal application's education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g., transcripts, proof of licensure or certification), all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicant's eligibility for the vacancy. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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. The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, one personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found at NC OSHR: Benefits. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at 984-236-0800. For further information, please contact: SHAKEYIA HAZELL, HR DIRECTOR   North Carolina Secretary of State  Human Resources | Old Revenue Building  2 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh, NC 27601  Phone: (919) 814-5330 | Fax: (919) 814-5395  Email: [email protected]