Employee Relations Spec II

Employee Relations Spec II

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employee Relations Consultation and Case Management

Serve as an Employee Relations consultant for assigned colleges divisions and administrative units providing guidance and consultation to managers supervisors HR professionals and other stakeholders on a broad range of employee relations matters. Advise departments regarding performance management corrective action employee conduct workplace concerns attendance and leave-related issues organizational changes and other employment-related matters. Review documentation and assess workplace situations to recommend appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions consistent with University policies and practices. Draft review and assist with the implementation of employee relations documents including reprimands suspensions dismissals non-reappointments and other employment-related correspondence. Interpret and apply applicable federal and state laws University regulations collective bargaining agreements policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote consistent employment practices. Maintain accurate case files records and supporting documentation related to employee relations matters.

Investigations Conflict Resolution and Complaint Management

Conduct workplace reviews fact-finding inquiries and assessments of employee relations concerns. Interview employees supervisors and witnesses; analyze information; prepare findings and recommendations; assist with grievance processes; and facilitate informal conflict resolution efforts when appropriate.

Workers Compensation Program Support and Backup

Coverage Serve as the designated backup for the Universitys Workers Compensation Program by assisting with claims administration case coordination employee communications and related program operations during primary staff absences periods of increased workload or other operational needs. Work collaboratively with departments supervisors employees and the Workers Compensation Specialist to support the management of claims coordinate return-to-work efforts and address matters related to modified duty assignments and work restrictions. Provide guidance and support regarding Workers Compensation processes and procedures and maintain a working knowledge of applicable Workers Compensation laws regulations policies and program requirements to ensure continuity of operations and effective service delivery.

Policy Interpretation and Compliance Research

Interpret and apply employment laws regulations University policies procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Provide guidance regarding policy application and identify potential compliance concerns.

Training and Outreach

Develop and deliver training related to employee relations performance management corrective action workplace conduct conflict resolution and other human resources topics. Provide consultation and coaching to supervisors and managers regarding performance management practices employee development documentation and accountability and support departmental efforts to foster effective workplace performance

Unemployment Compensation Program Support and Backup Coverage

Other Duties as Assigned

$61000 - $62200

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits please visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations human resources labor relations workplace investigations conflict resolution or employee supervision and management preferably in a higher education or public sector environment.
Experience conducting workplace investigations fact-finding reviews and preparing written findings recommendations and employment-related documentation.
Demonstrated ability to prepare clear concise professional and defensible written communications including corrective action documents investigative reports findings recommendations and employment-related correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees supervisors administrators Human Resources professionals and other stakeholders regarding complex and sensitive workplace issues.
Experience advising and consulting with supervisors managers and employees regarding performance management corrective action workplace concerns conflict resolution and other employee relations matters.
Experience interpreting and applying employment laws regulations policies procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex workplace situations exercise sound judgment and develop practical compliant solutions.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
Experience administering or supporting employee relations programs including but not limited to Workers Compensation Unemployment Compensation Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator (CMVO) leave administration workplace investigations conflict resolution or related human resources functions.
Professional human resources certification such as SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR preferred.

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Final candidates must submit a writing sample demonstrating their ability to prepare clear concise objective and defensible employee relations communications requiring analytical reasoning sound judgment attention to detail and effective written communication.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is not a remote position.

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required to support employee meetings workplace reviews fact-finding activities training programs hearings workplace issues or other operational needs. Limited local travel may be required to attend meetings conduct workplace reviews participate in training activities or support assigned responsibilities.