Employee Relations Specialists

Job Summary
Employee Relations Specialist University Human Resource Management ( UHRM ) is committed to customer service efficiency and ensuring University leaders have the capacity to manage their respective units. This Employee Relations (ER) Specialist will report to a Human Resources Associate Director. This position will support a variety of departments across the University such as academics and operations. The primary focus of the Employee Relations Specialist will be employee relations including corrective and disciplinary actions and liability management. The Employee Relations Specialist will also be the teams focal point for processes and procedures related to the annual evaluation process. This Employee Relations Specialist will engage in the implementation of employee relations policies and procedures resolve or escalate complex workplace issues to ensure resolution consistency fairness and legal compliance. They will advise and consult employees on policies performance management corrective action and issue resolution. This position may be filled as either an Employee Relations Specialist I or II dependent on the hired applicants qualifications: Employee Relations Specialist I Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Employee Relations Specialist II Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Engage in the development planning and implementation of employee relations policies and procedures. Advise train and consult employees on policies performance management corrective action and issue resolution. Perform various employee relations duties including counseling. This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and in office. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space telephone printing networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement while working remotely. University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health dental and wellness coverage at affordable rates 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately* Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period and spouse and dependent children after three years Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities A wellness program to promote health and quality of life * For the majority of employees the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ) retirement plan Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your university employment you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Employee Relations Specialist Job Responsibilities: Interprets and applies University of Utah Human Resources policies providing consultation to University administrators supervisors and staff regarding employee relations staff performance conduct and behavior and performance management. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws as well as University regulations regarding Human Resource activities. May perform special projects. Provides advice and consultation to University administrators and staff regarding Human Resources policies and procedures. Makes recommendations for new policies and policy revisions. Evaluates and documents Human Resources processes to ensure process improvement and efficiency. Recommends modifications regarding existing practices to management and develops coordinates and implements changes as needed. Writes and edits documents in consultation with department managers to ensure University policies procedures and best practices are established and followed. Works closely with other Human Resource teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance accuracy and efficiency. Employee Relations Specialist I Engage in the development planning and implementation of employee relations policies and procedures. Advise train and consult employees on policies performance management corrective action and issue resolution. Perform various employee relations duties including counseling. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience or a masters (or equivalency) degree. 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related experience. Employee Relations Specialist II Engage in the development planning and implementation of employee relations policies and procedures. Advise train and consult employees on policies performance management corrective action and issue resolution. Perform various employee relations duties including counseling. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 4 years or a masters (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience. 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related experience.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Employee Relations Specialist I: Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience or a masters (or equivalency) degree. Employee Relations Specialist II: Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 4 years or a masters (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience.