Supervisor Employee Relations

Job Summary

Position is responsible for overseeing employee relations initiatives to include district-wide employee incident investigations and the direct supervision of assigned Employee Relations Staff.

Essential Duties

1. Supervises assigned Employee Relations Staff and has responsibility for associated programs.
2. Oversees employee recognition programs service awards United Way and assists with the leadership and coordination of human resources special events.
3. Conducts investigation of recommendations for termination.
4. Human Resource representative for termination hearings.
5. Assists employees and administrators in mediating work-related conflicts to appropriate resolution.
6. Compile data and develop responses to employee grievances and EEOC charges.
7. Assists in analyzing employee non-renewal recommendations submitted by administrators and in development of recommendations to Superintendent.
8. Serves as consultant and advisor to administrators regarding policies procedures and employee relations.
9. Serves as NNPS coordinator for Employee Communication Forum.
10. Oversee decisions on Americans with Disability request processing and approvals.
11. Ensures that activities performed comply with state and federal laws to include EEO ADA and FLSA regulations.
12. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
13. Train administrators on policies practices and new processes.

Other Duties

1. Keeps abreast of developments and legislation in the field of Human Resources.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources or other appropriate administrators.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a bachelors degree from accredited college or university in business human resources or related field with some experience in a related human resources position. Knowledge of human resource management and related laws and policies required. Collective Bargaining experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to advise management and employees on resolution of human resources issues using conflict management interpersonal and teambuilding skills required. Must possess a thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws to include EEO ADA and FLSA regulations. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators employees and the public.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend climb stairs walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision Exercised: Assigned Staff

Supervision Received: Director Human Resources

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Supervisor Employee Relations will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director Human Resources or appropriate administrator. Newport News Public Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Required Experience:

Manager