HR Technician II

HR Technician II (S)The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.This Human Resources Technician II assists the Division HR Manager in the daily administration of Human Resources activities for the Division of Air Quality and the Division of Water Infrastructure. Primary job functions include but are not limited to:Recruitment life cycle – work with hiring supervisors to create effective postings, posting job announcements, screening and referring the most qualified applicants in the State's automated job posting system.Administer New Hire Orientation, all employee benefits, Voluntary Shared Leave, and other personnel programs as deemed necessary. Process personnel actions in the State's Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll system to include new hires, separations, transfers, promotions; calculate appropriate salary for new hires, promotions, in-range adjustments, etc. Process and monitor LOA actions.Assist with day-to-day information and processing I-9 Forms; preparing new hire orientation packages; maintaining personnel and medical record files; processing retirements through the State Retirement System and ordering retirement certificates and Division Service Awards. Maintain electronic and paper filing system for the HR section.Perform various administrative functions to include time keeping, processing personnel and organizational management reports in the State's HRIS and payroll system; responding to unemployment claims; and coordinating division service awards.Provide policy and procedure assistance to managers, supervisors and employees pertaining to time and attendance record keeping activities.Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $51,000The DEQ Division of Human Resources develops, administers, and maintains programs and services that assist and enhance employees' abilities to carry out the DEQ mission and further DEQ initiatives. The Human Resources division interprets, monitors, and assists with federal and state human resources-related compliance activities. DEQ Human Resources' goal is to provide excellent customer service in consultation, advisement, and execution of HR programs, policies, and procedures that foster a growing and learning work environment.This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.Minimum Education and Experience: 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 equivalent combination or education and experience.The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.