Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Function
Summary
The City of Charlotte’s Human Resources Department is seeking a highly experienced Human Resources (HR) professional to serve as an Absence Management Business Partner. This role is part of a team of cross-discipline HR subject matter experts. The ideal candidate is one who has a demonstrated breadth of experience across human resources functions with a strong background in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments ACT (ADAAA), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Serves as the subject matter expert on disability and leave of absence related matters under the ADA, ADAAA, and FMLA
• Provides consultation and guidance to department HR Managers on absence management matters
• Assist with developing, implementing, and overseeing a uniformed absence management model
• Deliver absence management related presentations and trainings to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Host absence management focus groups to discuss best practices, policy, procedures, and placement process
• Utilizes the City’s 3rd party FMLA management system
• Partners with a variety of City departments to effectively manage the absence management process
such as, but not limited to, Worker’s Compensation, Risk Management, Workforce Development, and Recruitment
• Use metrics to analyze data, identify trends and gap areas, research and stay abreast of industry best practices, and mitigate risk
• Build rapport and establish relationships, collaborate, conduct meetings with stakeholders, and readily available to work in person when needed
• Performs other related job duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong familiarity with employment laws (Wage and Hour, GINA, Title VII, USERRA)
• History of performing risk mitigation measures
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication; ability to conduct presentations in groups and one-
on-one settings
• Intermediate level of competency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to demonstrate technical competencies with leave management software systems
• Proficiency with prioritization, organization, and coordination abilities to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven competence with critical thinking skills and the ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to analyze data, demonstrate tactical skills for immediate needs, and strategically for future needs
• Ability to report into the office as requested by the department.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduate or Equivalent and seven years related work experience
OR
Associate's Degree and five years related work experience
OR
Bachelor's Degree and three years related work experience
OR
Master's Degree and one year related work experience
Salary
Up to $85,000
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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