Senior Employee Relations Specialist

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Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Senior Employee Relations Specialist in the Office of Human Resources.

Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, the Senior Employee Relations Specialist serves as a lead investigator for complex employee relations matters within a higher education environment. This position is responsible for conducting thorough, timely, and legally sound investigations involving faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, university policies, and faculty governance frameworks. The position also leads the resolution of employee performance issues by advising managers on performance management, corrective action, and documentation, and by assisting in the administration and continuous improvement of the staff performance management system. The incumbent partners with senior administrators, deans, and managers to navigate complex personnel matters, applying strong investigative, analytical and organizational skills. The role requires strong proficiency in case management systems such as Maxient to maintain accurate, audit-ready records of investigations and performance-related actions.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121952. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Business Administration, or a related field. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience conducting workplace investigations involving faculty and/or staff. Demonstrated experience conducting faculty and staff investigations, including interpretation of faculty manuals and employee policies. Experience collaborating with academic and administrative leaders (e.g., VPs, deans, department chairs, provost-level leadership, HR leaders).

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree. Relevant professional certification (e.g., SHRM, PHR/SPHR, or workplace investigations certification). More than five (5) years progressively responsible experience conducting workplace investigations involving faculty and/or staff, preferably in a higher education or similarly regulated environment. Experience with Title IX, ADA, and EEO investigations affecting multiple employee groups. Direct experience using Maxient or similar higher education case management platforms. Strong expertise in investigative file management, documentation standards, and audit/compliance readiness.