Manager Employee Relations
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a skilled and confident Employee Relations professional to support a workforce of over 1,400 employees across the state. This role is a working supervisor position designed for someone who can navigate complex situations, build trust quickly, and provide clear, thoughtful guidance in moments that matter. Whether you’re continuing your growth within state government or bringing experience from another organization, this position offers the opportunity to expand your impact and operate at a higher level of influence. At the North Carolina Department of Revenue, our mission is to fund public services that benefit the people of North Carolina. Behind that mission is a workforce that depends on strong, thoughtful HR leadership. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support employees, guide leaders, and contribute to how the organization approaches some of its most important people-related decisions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex employee relations investigations, including handling sensitive matters with confidentiality and sound judgment.
- Proven experience advising leaders at all levels on employment policies, performance management, conflict resolution, and organizational culture.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret trends in employee relations data and recommend proactive strategies.
- Experience partnering with HR, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and to support organizational goals.
- Three (3) years of directly related experience in the concentration of Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Performance Management, or Legal.
- Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 4 years of experience; or
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or
- Equivalent combination or education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex employee relations investigations, including handling sensitive matters with confidentiality and sound judgment.
- Advise leaders at all levels on employment policies, performance management, conflict resolution, and organizational culture.
- Interpret trends in employee relations data and recommend proactive strategies.
- Partner with HR, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and to support organizational goals.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
- The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
- Twelve paid holidays per year
- Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
- Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
- Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
- 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Professional development
- Career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
