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Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hiring range for this position is $70, $83, Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 25.

The official working title for this position is Human Resources Generalist – Employee Relations.

Are you passionate about helping people succeed at work and creating a positive, fair, and supportive workplace? Join our HR team as a Business Partner specializing in Employee Relations In this role, you'll be the go-to partner for employees and supervisors, helping navigate policies, resolve concerns, and ensure workplace practices are consistent and fair. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact every day—supporting employee growth, fostering a healthy work environment, and contributing to the success of our organization.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We're committed to supporting our employees with meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a positive workplace culture. When you join our HR team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your professional development is encouraged. Enjoy a fulfilling career that makes a real impact in our community, with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in the exciting world of Human Resources.

Position Overview

The HR Business Partner performs difficult professional and administrative work across various Human Resources functions, with a strong focus on employee relations within the Human Resources Department. Work involves developing, implementing, and administering programs and practices that promote positive employee relations, ensure compliance with employment laws and County policies, and support a fair and consistent workplace culture. Provides guidance to supervisors and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Human Resources Strategy Director, with opportunities for independent work and collaboration across departments.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Utilizes advanced HR knowledge and professional expertise to manage and optimize human resources processes, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Prepare, analyze, and interpret complex HR reports and data to support decision-making. Maintain accurate employee records and process personnel actions. Advise managers and staff on HR policies, procedures, employee status changes, and performance management. Conduct workplace investigations, resolve conflicts, and provide guidance on employee relations matters.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll be a trusted HR partner to employees and supervisors by:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations questions, providing guidance on policy interpretation, workplace conduct, and conflict resolution.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and employment laws to support employees and supervisors.
• Assist with employee relations cases by gathering statements, reviewing evidence, tracking timelines, and documenting outcomes.
• Participating in pre-disciplinary meetings, grievances, and unemployment hearings.
• Monitor trends in employee concerns or misconduct and escalate patterns to HR leadership for proactive intervention.
• Coach supervisors on documentation standards, corrective action steps, and consistent application of policies.
• Assisting with performance reviews, tracking evaluation timelines, and monitoring probationary periods.
• Partner with departments to identify training needs and assist in delivering employee and supervisor training sessions.
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other HR materials.
• Coordinating light-duty placements and workplace accommodations with Safety & Risk Management.
• Conduct exit interviews
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends
• Building strong relationships across departments through consistent communication and support.
• Maintaining confidentiality and representing the HR team with professionalism in all situations.
• Supporting employee engagement events, recognition programs, and committee initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: Build positive relationships with employees and supervisors at all levels, providing support, guidance, and resolution for employee relations matters.
• Knowledge of labor laws and employment standards: Apply a solid understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide informed advice and recommendations.
• Problem-solving: Analyze employee relations issues and identify appropriate, fair, and practical solutions.
• Attention to detail: Ensure accuracy in documentation, reports, and HR processes related to employee relations.
• Negotiation and mediation: Facilitate discussions to resolve disputes and conflicts among employees or between employees and management.
• Discretion and confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with professionalism, particularly regarding investigations, grievances, and personnel matters.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with other HR functions, including recruitment, training, and compensation, to support holistic employee management and organizational goals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Public Administration, Business, or a related field is required.
• Proven work experience as an Employee Relations Specialist or similar role.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in human resources, labor relations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Experience in public sector HR or employee relations is highly valued.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA etc.) is preferred—or a willingness to obtain one is encouraged.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special Requirements:

Prefer HR certifications to include PHR, SPHR, SHRM and/or IPMA.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work involving occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds. Requires reaching, grasping, fingering, and repetitive motions. Must communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, and hear normal spoken levels. Visual acuity is needed for reviewing data, operating office equipment, and ensuring accuracy and thoroughness. Work is performed in a standard office environment without exposure to adverse conditions.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR