Assistant Director of Employee Relations/ Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Classification Type: EHRA

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.

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
Number: 003063

Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and
experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full-time

Tenure
Track: No

Organizational Division: Employee Relations

Organizational Location:
Human Resources

Organizational Unit: Employee Relations

Posting Number:
EPA3021

Open Date: 03/26/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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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