Assistant Director of Employee Relations/ Senior Employee Relations Consultant

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Senior Employee Relations Consultant. This role leads complex employee relations and equal employment opportunity matters, conducts high-level investigations, provides advanced consultation to university leadership, and ensures consistent, compliant employee relations practices.

Highlights

Lead and manage complex employee relations and EEO issues across the university.
Conduct high-risk, sensitive workplace investigations and supervise investigative staff.
Provide advanced consultation and advice on disciplinary actions, performance management, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Support training development, data analysis, and strategic projects related to employee relations.
Must have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
Advanced knowledge of federal and state public-sector employment laws.
Preferred certifications include PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or formal training in investigations or mediation.
Experience in higher education or similarly regulated environments is preferred.
Full-time, permanent, exempt position within the Human Resources division.
Salary commensurate with education and experience; benefits include health, retirement plans, paid holidays, and various employee discounts.

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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. With over 15,000 students and nearly 2,500 permanent and temporary employees, the university provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEAM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society. The Division of Human Resources at NC A&T is committed to serving as a strategic partner by providing comprehensive Service, Excellence, Engagement and Knowledge to the University community. We desire to support a culture of uncompromising expectation that will enable the University to attract, retain, and develop faculty and staff of the future. This will empower us to understand clearer and more effectively deal with the significant social, economic, and global challenges necessary to achieve the bold vision of the University. Employee Relations fosters a work environment that reflects the University’s mission, vision, and core values. Located within the Division of Human Resources, the Office of Employee Relations supports all university employees by addressing performance and staffing issues, resolving workplace conflicts, and promoting a productive and positive work culture. We facilitate open and effective communication between employees and management at all levels, offering confidential consultations and workplace interventions. Our office is dedicated to ensuring the fair and consistent application of University policies and regulatory requirements while fostering trust, respect, and collaboration within the campus community. We strive to deliver equitable, reliable, and timely solutions that uphold compliance and support a thriving work environment.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer (Director), the Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Senior Employee Relations Consultant serves as a senior-level human resources professional and subject matter expert responsible for leading complex employee relations and equal employment opportunity matters across the University. This position provides advanced consultation to leadership, oversees high-risk and sensitive investigations, supervises investigative staff including external contractors, and supports the Director in ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective employee relations practices. The Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Senior Employee Relations Consultant serves as the principal deputy to the Director of Employee Relations & Equal Employment Opportunity (Director) and is authorized to act on behalf of the Director during periods of absence or when delegated, ensuring continuity of operations and leadership within the unit. The Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Senior Employee Relations Consultant will manage complex and dynamic issues, resolve complicated and unusual problems, and demonstrate a high level of independent decision-making to include conducting complex, high-level investigations. This position provides advanced level consultation, guidance and advice to employees and all levels of management on a wide-range of employee relations topics affecting faculty and staff (EHRA-NF/EPS and SHRA) including disciplinary actions and involuntary separations, performance management, mediation and conflict/resolution, employee conduct issues, consultation on complex workplace issues and work environment concerns, investigations into employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination and disability accommodation. The Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Senior Employee Relations Consultant shall also have certain strategic accountabilities assigned including but not limited to: assessment of work culture requirements, analysis of EEO/AA data and trends, training development, data and metric collection to set strategic goals, and lead and/or serve on special project teams and committees as needed. The Assistant Director of Employee Relations/Senior Employee Relations Consultant must be able to operate with a great degree of professional independence, exercising sound judgement in Employee Relations (ER)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action (AA) programs and effectively communicating with a variety of customers both internal and external to the campus, including cabinet and senior level staff, professional staff and all employees.
Minimum Requirements	Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field from an accredited institution. Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations, human resources, workplace investigations, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience leading or independently conducting complex workplace investigations. Advanced working knowledge of federal and state employment laws applicable to public-sector or higher education environments. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in sensitive, high-risk employee relations matters. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or Juris Doctor (JD). Experience in higher education, public-sector, or similarly regulated environments. In-depth knowledge of Office of Human Resources, UNC System, University policies and federal and state laws and regulations to provide advice, counsel and support to management staff in the application of HR processes, policies and procedures and implement strategies that support the goals of the University. Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP. Formal training or certification in workplace investigations, mediation, or conflict resolution. Experience supervising or mentoring professional staff. Demonstrated experience delivering training or presentations on employee relations, investigations, or HR-related topics. This position may include other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of responsibility of a senior employee relations leadership role.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Assistant Director of Employee Relations/ Senior Employee Relations Consultant
Position Number	003063
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Employee Relations
Organizational Location	Human Resources
Organizational Unit	Employee Relations

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA3021
Open Date	03/26/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled	04/26/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	06/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. *Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.* Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount
Quick Link	https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39984

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy

Contact Division of Human Resources
Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email: hr@ncat.edu

1020 E. Wendover Ave. Suite 109 Greensboro, NC 27405

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