This position is Exempt Managerial and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126).
The position serves as Human Resources (HR) Director for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and oversees the Bureau’s agency-wide HR program which supports over 460 employees. The HR Director is responsible for managing an HR office that includes 7 permanent employees and several temporary staff. The HR Director is responsible for overseeing a wide range of agency-wide functions including but not limited to talent acquisition, classification and compensation, employee relations and dispute resolution, performance management, employee safety and health, employee communications, and professional development for agency civilian employees. The HR Director is also responsible for assuring compliance with all State and Federal human resources and employment policies, plays a principle role in formulating the Bureau’s equal opportunity plan, and works to promote and influence a positive and welcoming agency work culture. The HR Director serves as a liaison and key partner to the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR), is responsible for satisfying OSHR requirements and mandates, and is expected to be an engaged member of the State Government HR community. The HR director must closely collaborate with other SBI unit heads with responsibility for special agent recruiting and special agent training, both of which fall outside of SBI's human resources unit. As a member of the SBI leadership team, the HR Director is expected to actively collaborate with fellow senior SBI leaders and offer expertise and input on a wide range of management topics both within and outside of his/her areas of responsibility.
The SBI is responsible for assisting local law enforcement with criminal investigations, working closely with local police, sheriffs, district attorneys, federal investigators, and federal prosecutors. The SBI has statewide jurisdiction and investigates homicides, robberies, property crimes and other serious cases. The agency also has original jurisdiction in drug and arson investigations, election law violations, child sexual abuse in day care centers, and computer crimes against children. SBI Headquarters is located in Raleigh, NC and operates eight geographically distributed district offices throughout the State of North Carolina.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits.
Learn more about the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation by visiting our website: https://www.ncsbi.gov/.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 Experience and Education listed on the application. 

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

• Demonstrated human resource management experience at a senior executive level and knowledge of multiple areas of the HR function. 
• Demonstrated experience with leading change efforts incorporating organizational design, business process improvement or change management models.
• Strong knowledge of employment law/regulations and associated application.
• Ability to creatively apply professional knowledge, skill, and ability to strategize, plan, coordinate and administer department human resource programs(s) that identify and proactively respond to trends and their impact on the organization’s short and long range goals.
• Ability to successfully manage change efforts that encourage and engage staff at all levels in organizational improvement processes and assists in constructively shaping the organization’s culture.
• Ability to apply the agency's cultural needs to HR policies/processes while maintaining alignment with State HR requirements.
• Exceptional collaboration skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including strong negotiation and conflict management and/or resolution.

Management prefers applicants that have experience performing HR responsibilities in a public sector setting (e.g., state government, municipal or county government, or a public educational institution).
Selected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes: pre-employment polygraph examination; credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; urinalysis drug screening; and submission of fingerprints.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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in human resources, including 3 years of experience in an HR leadership position; or equivalent combination or education and experience.The NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.
 
The SBI uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Policy 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 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 North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division, refer to https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/ for specific certification requirements.
• The NC State Bureau of Investigation does not sponsor candidates needing work authorization.
• The NC State Bureau of Investigation 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 in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. 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 GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact SBI Human Resources at 919-582-8511.
 
Additional Contact Information:
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
Human Resources
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
SBIHR@ncsbi.gov