Join a championing Human Resources team that supports over 2,200 dedicated County employees across 29 departments serving our community. As a Human Resources Consultant in our Employee Relations Division, you’ll play an essential role in prompting a positive, compliant, and supportive workplace. This position provides guidance on employee relations matters such as administering FMLA and unemployment processes, and supporting the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures. If you’re passionate about people, policy, and problem-solving, this role provides the perfect lend of collaboration, impact, and professional growth withing a progressive organization.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two (2) years of experience in personnel administration in the assigned area, or generalist capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preference: SPHR or PHR preferred
Necessary additional requirements: Candidates identified as highly qualified will be contacted by Human Resources via email to complete required testing. A minimum score of 35 net words per minute on the keyboarding assessment is required for further consideration. Candidates who successfully meet this requirement will then proceed to complete four additional Employee Relations–related assessments which include Sentence Clarity, Reading Comprehension, Business Correspondence and Applying Policies.
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Knowledge of professional Human Resources principles, practices, and methodologies
Knowledge of County personnel policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Knowledge of personnel administration principles, including employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation
Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work to effectively manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Skill in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to develop reports, recommendations, and process improvements
Ability to exercise sound judgment, make well-reasoned decisions, and consistently interpret and apply policies and procedures
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personnel records, medical information, and employee matters
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department directors, and other stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences
Ability to maintain effective personnel programs and to provide data and program accomplishments
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Ability to develop, implement, and support effective Human Resources programs that promote organizational goals and employee success
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
In accordance with Session Law 2025-16, candidates selected for positions involving work with children in any capacity will be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environ
