HR Employee Relations Generalist

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PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources the Employee Relations Generalist is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment by overseeing employee relations functions ensuring compliance with college policies collective bargaining agreements and employment laws. Serves as a resource for employees and supervisors. This role requires strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills to address workplace concerns facilitate conflict resolution and promote a culture of inclusivity and fairness.

Will work to develop and maintain a strong performance management system including annual evaluations and supervisor support as well as professional development program development and oversight.

Employee and Labor Relations (approx. 40 of Time)

1. Develop and implement employee relations strategies that align with the colleges mission values and policies.
2. Investigate employee complaints grievances and workplace disputes in a timely and confidential manner ensuring compliance with collection bargaining agreements federal state and local labor laws.
3. Mediate conflicts and facilitate resolution through coaching training and structured discussions.
4. Support supervisors and managers in addressing performance concerns disciplinary actions and policy interpretations. Serve as an advisor to employees supervisors and administrators on workplace concerns policies and procedures.
5. Collaborate with legal counsel and HR leadership to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. Consult with legal counsel as appropriate and/or as directed on personnel matters.
6. Maintain accurate records of employee relations matters investigations and resolutions.
7. Serve as a member of the management bargaining teams. Provide interpretation and ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements; assist with negotiations and fiscal impact/analysis during the collective bargaining process.
8. Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in employee relations labor laws and HR policies.
9. Serve as a Deputy Title IX Director. Collaborate and support the Director of Conduct and Community Standards regarding conduct matters and complaints; includes but is not limited to ensuring college compliance with Title IX and applicable college policies and procedures related to faculty and staff conduct as well as overall college community standards.

1. Develop and maintain employee evaluation and development plans; including tracking performance evaluation completions and coaching managers on conducting performance reviews.
2. Develop and deliver training programs on workplace policies conflict resolution performance management and related topics.
3. Maintain a continuous supervisor training program regarding the Colleges policies and procedures human resources practices laws and changes.

1. Identifying the training and development needs of employees through surveys interviews and performance evaluations.
2. Design and develop professional development programs that align with college goals and compliance related training the effectiveness of professional development programs through feedback and performance metrics and making necessary adjustments.
3. Organize training sessions and workshops to help employees acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to their roles. Manage resources such as training materials budgets and external trainers to ensure effective delivery of development programs.
4. Ensure that all professional development activities comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
5. Collaborate with the Office of Instruction and Student Services to assist with faculty onboarding provide support to the professional development committee and as with inservice program development.

1. Maintain employee personnel and recruitment records in accordance with applicable laws and bargaining agreements protecting confidentiality of records at all times.
2. Monitor and evaluate existing personnel procedures and policies related to recruitment make recommendations for changes as appropriate and assist the HRD in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Maintain uptodate knowledge of a variety of laws and regulations relating to personnel and employment practices.
3. Maintain confidentiality of department.
4. Assist in the overall work of the department by providing back up support as directed.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field required. Education requirement may be substituted with an Associate degree in business administration and four 4 years of experience in employee relations or human resources.
• Minimum of five 5 years of experience in employee relations human resources or a related field.
• Experience handling investigations conflict resolution and disciplinary processes a must.
• Experience conducting training sessions required.
• Knowledge of employment laws including Title VII ADA FMLA FLSA and other relevant regulations required.

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Excellent analytical problemsolving and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual and deal with peers the public and the community in a positive empathetic and professional manner.
• Ability to read and interpret federal and state laws college policies collective bargaining agreements human resources professional practices and professional literature.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds perspectives and abilities. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues defuse anger and gain cooperation.
• Knowledge of the theory practices and procedures of Human Resources including recruitment administration human resources policies and procedures wage and hour laws federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with selfdiscipline including travel various hours and possible weekends/evenings as well as work days at other college locations.
• Ability to receive and process information in a professional sensitive confidential and timely manner.
• Model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect inclusiveness reflecting valuing and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race ethnicity religion gender social class sexual orientation ability nationality age language origin or employment status.
• Exhibit a high level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing spreadsheets and databases to produce correspondence documents and reports; including but not limited to Word Excel Access NEOGOV for recruiting and applicant tracking and Jenzabar an integrated college wide information system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree preferred

• Human Resources Certification through SHRM HRCI or other related organization.

• Specific knowledge of computer applications utilized within the department currently NEOGOV and Jenzabar.

• Experience in higher education or public sector preferred

• Work experience in a union setting

• Maxient experience a plus

• Title IX experience and/or training a plus

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

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Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy so before you begin please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs date of birth gender social security number and other protected information from your containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities skills effort or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235; and OARand. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 OR Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a nonservice connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications visit the following website: is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race color gender marital status sexual orientation religion national origin age political affiliation parental status veteran status or disability in any educational programs activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tiogaor TDD. All other issues concerns and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

    
    

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