Salary: $67,396.00 - $104,444.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hiring Range: $67,396.00 - $85,920.00

Job Description
The City of Raleigh Human Resources department is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant - Accommodations. This position will manage leave of absence issues, address accommodation requests and act as liaison among employees, stakeholders, and HR Business Partners. The position requires the ability to quickly issue-spot sophisticated ER matters as related to accommodation requests and create solutions aligned with the City values. Candidate will also assist with investigations and be a resource for City departments. Candidates must possess Employee Relations experience and experience with Americans with Disability Act, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and experience working successfully with stakeholders to build effective and efficient partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Ensures compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and other disability-related laws and regulations
• Develops and implements procedures, and training programs to remove barriers
• Responds to and resolve complaints related to disability discrimination
• Advises and provides guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, etc. on disability -related matters
• Handles the interactive process for accommodation requests
• Stays up to date on ADA and compliance related legal developments and best practices
• Assists with conducting employment investigations and other employee relations processes
• Partners internally with City Attorney's Office, Internal Audit, and other internal partners as appropriate to achieve the above responsibilities
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Receives and reviews requests and inquiries
• Advises and provides information to management, staff and other stakeholders regarding human resource policies, procedures, and practices
• Conducts interviews and surveys to gather information
• Interprets and explains policies and provides program and procedure recommendations to address needs and resolve issues
• Monitors and maintains system data, files, records, and reporting
• Monitors and implements information tracking systems
• Performs other duties as required

Typical Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Public Administration, or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in benefits, compensation, human resource management, or a related field;

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or IPMA-SCP certifications

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning
• Identifying program-related deficiencies and implementing solutions
• Reading, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and summarizing written materials and statistical data
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Exercising political acumen, tact, and diplomacy
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment)
• Providing customer service
• Compiling data and articulating issues and recommendations
• Developing policies and procedures

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an indoor environment.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in benefits, compensation, human resource management, or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

How do you stay current with laws and regulations affecting employee relations?
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
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