Job Standard for Employee Relations Specialist
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Employee Relations Specialist Overview
- Person Group: Professional
- Job Code: 75240
- Pay Grade: P6
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Career Level: Intermediate
- Family: Human Resources
- Function: Employee Relations
Purpose
This position provides a broad range of professional employee relations activities including but not limited to: employee consulting, training, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation and the preparation and delivery of related summary reports and recommendations. Interacts with all levels of leadership regarding legal compliance, discipline, terminations, and negotiated separations. Works with a great deal of independent discretion in decision making and execution of responsibilities.
Level Scope
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and /or support employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent progressively responsible professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Functional knowledge of Title I and Title II of the ADA, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) , Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state and federal regulations
Ability to coach/advise employees and management through sensitive HR issues to resolve conflict and seek workable solutions; conduct individual and/or group facilitations to foster effective communication and healthy workplace relationships among employees and management; Investigate work-related or compliance issues and preparing summary reports, conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and various agencies at all levels of the organization; use reason and de-escalation skills to manage difficult or emotional situations; present facts and recommendations verbally and in writing; plan, design, implement, and conduct trainings to a diverse level of management, and employees; maintain strict confidentiality
Essential Functions
Key Responsibilities
60% of Time the Employee Relations Specialist must:
Provides advice and counsel to supervisors on employee issues as they relate to compliance with regulations and laws. Conducts interactive processes with employees to determine ADA compliance and reasonable accommodations. Negotiates employment separations. Represents Boise State University at personnel-related hearings, mediations, and depositions.
Develops and conducts management training on harassment and discrimination, employment law, ADA, performance reviews, discipline, terminations, ethics, and personnel policies and regulations. Fosters and promotes use of human resources services.
Administers the Boise State Employee Policy Handbook. Proposes and makes recommendations to the Boise State policy committee for changes and improvements to the university employee policy handbook. Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
35% of Time the Employee Relations Specialist
Determined by department needs
5% of Time the Employee Relations Specialist
Perform other duties as assigned
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Campus and various external sites, office environment
Travel Requirement
Not applicable for Employee Relations Specialist
Career Path
Employee Relations Specialist, Senior
Additional training/education or equivalent experience, as well as business need, are required for movement into higher level jobs.
Disclaimer
Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Final employment offers are contingent upon a Final Candidate’s successful completion of a Background Verification, and a determination by the University that the information derived from the Background Verification does not disqualify the individual. In addition, a Financial History Check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check may be required.