"Director of Employee Relations"

The Director of Employee Relations will set strategic direction, vision, and goals for all aspects of employee relations across the university. This role will oversee the policies, procedures, and programs of the University Employee Relations area, developing and improving programs related to employee morale and satisfaction.

The Director will work within the campus as a strategic representative of the Office of Human Resources, they will collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate changing business and workforce talent needs while spearheading and promoting employee engagement initiatives.

Essential job responsibilities of the Director include:

• Manages the employee relations program for the university for employees at all levels and classifications. The Employee Relations Director offers a full range of consultative and programmatic services including, but not limited to, the following: supervisory consultations related to performance and professionalism, conduct, disciplinary issues, and separations from the university of any kind (e.g., discontinuations and dismissals); assistance and counseling to faculty and staff involving workplace concerns and disputes; monitoring department climates, and management of employee engagement surveys.
• Provides leadership in ensuring best practices on a wide range of employee relations issues; provides advice and guidance on complex and challenging matters.
• Advises/refers faculty and staff on appropriate grievance procedures, advises supervisors and managers on corrective action procedures, and provides employee relations support to university departments.
• Facilitates or liaises with investigations into alleged violations of university policies, aid in preparing investigation reports and providing guidance to academic and administrative units on addressing the outcome of such investigations; manages the employee appeals processes.
• Analyzes and evaluates data on retention and related issues, conducts exit interviews, and provides recommendations and support to management.
• Maintains the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to creating an environment in which employees can thrive.