Director, Employee Relations, HR
Director, Employee Relations, HR
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Job Description
The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect care for and interpret works of art across time cultures geographies and identities centering the vision of artists and makers. We recognize that all art is made in a particular context demanding continual dynamic reconsideration in the present. We are a place of gathering; we foster the exchange of ideas and inspire an expansive inclusive understanding of human creativity.
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- Job Classification: Full Time Salaried Staff
- Grade Level: 11
JOB SUMMARY:
This Director leads both frontline HR partnership and organization-wide employee and labor relations. The role serves as the connective tissue between employee experience policy enforcement and operational execution. The Director balances responsiveness with strategic oversighthandling conflict performance management accommodations and labor-type activities with a calm and decisive approach. They operate with a strong sense of judgment and are viewed as a trusted advisor across all levels of the organization. The Director Employee Relations HR supervises the Title IX Coordinator and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serves as senior HR Business Partner to assigned business unitsproviding counsel on organizational design performance and talent strategy.
Leads the development and implementation of employee relations practices investigations and conflict resolution protocols.
Serves as the HR lead for labor-type activities including management of grievance processes
Guides and manages workplace accommodations workplace transitions and policy application with consistency and care
Collaborates with Legal HR and business leadership on risk mitigation and employment practice compliance.
Builds capability across the HRBP team by coaching discernment judgment and process fluency.
Monitors ER trends and recommends practical interventions to improve employee experience and reduce risk.
Develops and delivers training for leaders and employees on topics such as workplace civility conflict resolution performance coaching and employment law.
Serves on various planning and policy making committees; recommends and participates in the development of policies procedures and guidelines.
May serve as the HR Partner or back up for senior level searches.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
812 years in HR leadership roles with demonstrated strength in employee relations and HR business partnership
Working knowledge of labor agreements grievance handling and accommodations
Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
Experience supporting multiple business units or a matrixed organization is a plus.
SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrates a comfort level between advising on day-to day matters and shaping systematic HR practices
Sound balanced judgment and exhibition a cam presence especially in high stakes or emotionally complex scenarios
Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
Strong ability to build relationships across the organization
Proactive an independent with the ability to take initiative
Excellent leadership and management skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment.
Ability to work in a hybrid or virtual environment
EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB (may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.)
Standard office equipment
Personal computer and printer
MS Office Google Workspace virtual meetings platforms
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the Department of Human Resources at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
