Job Details

Requisition: 202500085S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Human Resources

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field. Three years of previous employee relations experience, human resources or experience in a related field. Certifications in human resources and mediation preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs complex administrative and supervisory work for employee engagement and relations and supports the development and execution of initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and improve retention.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Advises and ensures compliance of supervisors and employees through the discipline and grievance processes, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures. Assists in developing, implementing, and managing employee engagement programs. Collaborates with various departments, both internal and external to People & Procurement Operations, to promote and support engagement activities and initiatives. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to employee engagement and relations. Aids in tracking and reporting key engagement and retention metrics. Assists employees in resolving employee relations issues through explaining options and the grievance and complaint processes, policies, and procedures. Assists managers in addressing supervisory concerns and resolving employee relations issues with staff. Recommends and reviews disciplinary actions. Tracks and reports disciplinary actions and employee activity/data for human resources reporting as required. Provides guidance, interpretation of policy, and training to the university community to resolve disputes at the lowest administrative level. Recommends updates to human resources (HR) policies, procedures, and best practices for University employee relations. Conducts research and prepares special and ad hoc projects or reports. Prepares and gives presentations and trainings related to employee engagement and other HR functions, policies, procedures, and best practices. Provides administrative support for leadership development programs and professional development initiatives. Determines work priorities, evaluates work in progress, and ensures the meeting of deadlines. Performs other related duties as assigned.