Human Resources Senior Consultant - Employee Relations

Job Overview
The Sr. Consultant Employee Relations is responsible for conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints and workplace concerns, including allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and policy violations. This role partners with district and campus leaders to provide guidance and support in employee documentation, ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, and promotes a culture of integrity and accountability. The incumbent will support the District with all Human Resources (HR) services.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversight/Support/Leadership

• Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconduct, preparing a written summary of the investigation upon its conclusion
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and well-organized investigation files and records
• Handle difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy
• Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Confer with district and campus leaders regarding employee performance concerns and assist with plans for improvement, documentation, and terminations, as necessary
• Review documentation received from district and campus leaders regarding employee performance, and provide guidance and assistance as needed
• Provide support and training for district administrators regarding all aspects of employee relations and human resources management
• Stay current on employee relations (ER) legislation and ensure district policies and information are updated accordingly
• Provide reports on compliance, employee relations, and other HR services, as requested, to ensure that goals are met
• Participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge of HR practices
• Assist with conflict resolution involving employees and responding to grievances
• Lead in developing and implementing HR processes and improvement plans
• Develop, interpret and implement policy and procedures regarding Human Resources
• Oversee annual revisions to the Employee Handbook and other legislative or policy updates, as necessary
• Assist with the coordination of Board of Trustees agenda items

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in educational leadership, human resources leadership, or investigative experience
• Experience in planning and delivering employee relations initiatives
• Ability to assess potential problems and make sound judgment around issues that may have an adverse effect on the district from an employee relations perspective
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources information management systems, including the ability to utilize databases to design and generate statistical and informational reports
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels to include the public, district staff and management
• Knowledge of the District’s human resources policies, procedures and practices
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Most activities are performed in a sedentary work environment. Required activities include those found in a normal office setting, including sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching, operating a computer and communicating by telephone. Work is performed in an office and is subject to frequent interruptions. Attendance at evening events, such as school board meetings may be required. Assignments may involve contact with irate or otherwise emotional applicants, staff and/or administrators. Work is also performed outside of the office for orientations, meetings and investigations. Work may involve completion of analytic and narrative documents with deadlines, involving stressful situations and long hours.