Policy & Benefit Administration Team Lead

State of North Carolina

About The Position

This position will primarily be responsible for serving as the Lead worker for the policy group, assisting with directing and supporting one HR Technician II and one permanent Administrative Associate II and two HR Consultant IIs. The position will serve as the subject matter expert for Leave Administration and corresponding actions in FIORI/BEACON. This involves assisting with planning, coordinating, and establishing policies and procedures and work priorities and deadlines. Position will be responsible for consulting and collaborating with DOT managers and employees within the agency in interpreting and applying personnel and departmental policies in complex, sensitive, or new situations. Assists with training within the agency as it pertains to subject matter specific to Policy and Leave Administration. Position will also work collaboratively with the Benefits Administration group and may periodically work with group to resolve issues and ensure customer support.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management
Knowledge of the interpretation and application of federal laws and State HR laws, policies, and practices governing HR
Experience exercising good judgment in analyzing human resource situations and making recommendations and/or decisions within delegated level of authority
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the Leave Administration Policies pertaining to Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Shared Leave, Dual Employment, Military Leave, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the payroll process and demonstrated ability to process personnel and time related actions using HRIS system.
Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience; or High School or GED and 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge and understanding of the Leave Administration Policies pertaining to Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Shared Leave, Dual Employment, Military Leave, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the payroll process and demonstrated ability to process personnel and time related actions using HRIS system.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Lead worker for the policy group, assisting with directing and supporting one HR Technician II and one permanent Administrative Associate II and two HR Consultant IIs.
Serve as the subject matter expert for Leave Administration and corresponding actions in FIORI/BEACON.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and establishing policies and procedures and work priorities and deadlines.
Consult and collaborate with DOT managers and employees within the agency in interpreting and applying personnel and departmental policies in complex, sensitive, or new situations.
Assist with training within the agency as it pertains to subject matter specific to Policy and Leave Administration.
Work collaboratively with the Benefits Administration group and may periodically work with group to resolve issues and ensure customer support.