HR Tech II

If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today. Human Resources Technician II is assigned to the NC Department of Adult Correction (NC DAC) Disability/Retirement section of the Central Human resources office. This position is part of the benefits team and is responsible for administering the Retirement, Disability, and Death Benefit Programs for DAC employees. We're hiring to fill for (3) Human Resource Technician II's ( ). Specific job duties include the following: Serve as the liaison between the NC Depart of Treasurer, Retirement System Division, and DAC employees. Reviews retirement and disability applications to ensure eligibility, timeliness, and accuracy, ensure all DAC and Department of Treasurer procedural requirements are met. Processes new disability applications, set up new files, send additional information letters and/or approval/denial letters to the employee and their work location. Communicates effectively with agency Health Benefit Representatives (HBRs) regarding matters related to retirement and disability case management, policy, and procedures. Handles a large volume of calls and/or emails from employees and HBRs daily. Provides the manager with forms to pay employees that have been approved for short-term disability on the monthly payroll. Maintains a database for short-term disability, retirement and death. Provides counsel and guidance to employees through the entire Disability and Retirement application process and while out on Short-Term Disability. Utilizes BEACON/SAP and ORBIT daily to research, monitor and track all applications. Daily maintenance of the incoming/outgoing application database tracker will be required. Reports all employee deaths to the Retirement System immediately after notification from a work facility is received. Completes all necessary documentation to determine final payroll status as well as benefit letters to the family and work location for employee deaths. Processes all incoming mail daily. Processes Leave of Absence (LOA) and Separation Actions in the BEACON/SAP System to include but not limited to Disability (Short-Term, Long-Term, Extended Short-Term), Retirement, Employee Deaths, Process leave payouts due to employees and/or estate. This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current North Carolina State Government employees and for eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government; including hiring of current temporary employees active with Temporary Solutions. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to Current State Employees: 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. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Basic knowledge of Retirement and Short-Term Disability, including application processing and eligibility requirements for retirement and disability benefits. Intermediate knowledge of processing a variety of personnel actions relating to benefits in the State of North Carolina's OSC Integrated HR-Payroll System/SAP (formerly known as BEACON) or another HRIS Payroll System. Proven experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel. 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 for details. 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 North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader). Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the Applicant Support Help- Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Felicia Epps at or .