Job Details
Job no: R-[contact details available in the full listing]
Position Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Faculty or Staff: Staff
Full Time or Part Time: Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: Hybrid
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $69,637.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date: [contact details available in the full listing]
Job Description
The Employee Relations Specialist reports to the Assistant Vice President of Employee & Labor Relations and supports the College's employee and labor relations programs. This role serves as a key resource for supervisors and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, contract interpretation, and compliance.
As a member of the Human Resources team, the Specialist collaborates with campus partners to foster a positive, compliant workplace while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Employee Relations
- Serve as a trusted HR resource, advising employees and supervisors on workplace issues, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Conduct workplace investigations, facilitate employee mediations, and support disciplinary actions.
- Administer labor relations activities, including grievance management, collective bargaining support, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
- Develop and deliver supervisor training on employee relations, labor relations, and workplace best practices.
Team Collaboration
- Support HR initiatives, policy development, special projects, and College committees.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues to provide responsive, high-quality service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and five (5) years of HR experience with a focus on employee and/or labor relations (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Knowledge of employment and labor laws, workplace investigations, and employee relations best practices.
- Strong communication, analytical, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office, and/or Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, SHRM-CP/PHR certification, higher education experience, and collective bargaining experience.
Hiring range: $69,637 - $78,342
