HR Assistant Director, Morganton Campus - State of North Carolina

This is a repost.  Previous applicants must re-apply if they still wish to be considered. 

POSITION TYPE:  12 Month, EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS), FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE:   $85,000 - $96,000

Hiring salary will be determined based on education, experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NCSSM and the Human Resources Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research.  NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse application pool for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu. 

Description of Duties:

This position is in-person with flexible/remote hybrid options. Some travel may be required from Morganton to Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill to attend meetings, workshops, training, etc. 

This position is an HR Generalist position that serves as the Assistant HR Director at the NCSSM-Morganton campus and will report to the NCSSM Associate Vice Chancellor for HR who is located at the Durham campus. The position incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and strategic planning of human resources operations and support across all employee types including faculty and non-faculty employees and temporary employees assigned to the Morganton campus. This includes interpretation of state and UNC system HR policies, providing consultation and advice on HR issues and concerns, and developing and implementing both local and the institution's HR strategies and plans within Morganton. This position is responsible for ensuring that Morganton’s personnel actions and activities are compliant with relevant federal, state, and UNC system policies and support the institution's strategic plan and goals.. The position incumbent will be responsible for integrating HR best practices within Morganton. 

 - Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Manage the strategic recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes for the Morganton campus for faculty and staff, including reviewing and qualifying candidates and entering new hire actions into Beacon (state HRIS system).

- Classification and Compensation: Advise Morganton campus departments and hiring managers on classification needs and staffing requirements with a broad understanding of both short- and long-term goals of unit management. 

- Policy, Planning and Process Improvement: Identify trends that could affect strategic planning objectives and/or operational resources for the Morganton campus. Administer various human resource plans and procedures for all Morganton staff (temporary, SHRA, and EHRA). Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with federal, state and UNC system employment laws and regulations. 

- HR Reporting, Data Management and Systems: Assure that Morganton HR transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner with attention to data integrity. Support NCSSM-Morganton strategic initiatives as required and utilize effective problem solving and project management skills to ensure timelines, budgets and milestones are met or exceeded. Track and analyze key metrics to monitor customer satisfaction and continuously improve HR service delivery to Morganton customers. 

Produce reports and analysis for management regarding HR trends and metrics utilizing relevant institutional or local reporting tools. 

- Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, and Organization Development: Serve as a local resource on employee relations issues and concerns and partner closely with the Associate VC for HR on employee and management relations in addressing specific complaints and concerns. Develop NCSSM wide training and professional development opportunities for employees and managers including working with outside entities to bring training opportunities to NCSSM.

- Benefits and Leave Administration: Ensure that key benefits and payroll information is appropriately disseminated within the Morganton campus. Ensure Morganton employees are enrolled in benefits during onboarding, open enrollment, and qualifying life events. Work with the Associate VC for HR and CHRO on employee accommodation requests,

After the initial training period, this position will have remote work options and work/life flexibility.