Employee Relations and Benefits Manager

Orange County (N.C.) Government
Any Location, NC
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Employee Relations & Benefits Manager is a key HR leadership role responsible for overseeing core programs that directly affect the employee experience and organizational health. This role provides expert guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, leads investigations, ensures proper administration of statewide benefits programs, and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.

What You Will Do

The position functions as a subject matter expert in employee relations, disciplinary/grievance processes, ADA/ADAA accommodations, benefits management, and case resolution. It also supervises professional HR staff supporting employee relations, benefits, and leave administration programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have advanced Employee Relations expertise, benefits leadership, and proven success driving Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in human resources
  • 2 years of experience in an HR leadership position

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities
  • Leave administration
  • Retirement counseling
  • HRIS transaction accuracy
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) engagement
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