Director, Employee Relations

Radford University • Radford, VA

1d • $90,000 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Employee Relations leads the Employee Relations function, supervises assigned staff, and serves as the University’s subject-matter expert for employee relations matters. The role provides consultation and guidance to supervisors, employees, and University leadership on performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, employee grievances, equal employment opportunity, investigations, and other complex employee relations matters.

The Director oversees employee relations reviews and investigations, administers applicable grievance procedures, promotes consistent and equitable application of policies and practices, and partners with Human Resources and University leadership to address workplace issues, mitigate risk, and foster a positive, respectful, and effective work environment. The role also performs other related duties.

The position is based at Radford City - Main Campus. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends. It is not 100% telework. The position is exempt and classified as Administrative & Professional Faculty / Professional - Lecturer. It is not grant funded or restricted. Salary is $90,000–$122,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a master’s degree.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations, human resources, equal employment opportunity, or a related field.
• Experience conducting or managing employee relations investigations, including complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, performance, conduct, or other employment concerns.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment policies and federal and state employment laws to employee relations matters.
• Experience providing consultation to supervisors, managers, or organizational leaders regarding performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and employment practices.
• Experience preparing written investigation reports, findings, recommendations, or other formal employee relations documentation.
• Experience providing training, consultation, or functional leadership related to employee relations, workplace conduct, or employment practices.
• Experience working with human resources information systems and HR data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to responsive service and supporting a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of higher education employment practices, including varying employment classifications, policies, rules, and regulations applicable to faculty, staff, wage, student, and other employee groups.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or a related HR/Employee Relations credential may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Relations function and supervise assigned staff.
• Serve as the University’s subject-matter expert for employee relations matters.
• Provide consultation and guidance to supervisors, employees, and University leadership on performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, employee grievances, equal employment opportunity, investigations, and other complex employee relations matters.
• Oversee employee relations reviews and investigations.
• Administer applicable grievance procedures.
• Promote consistent and equitable application of policies and practices.
• Partner with Human Resources and University leadership to address workplace issues, mitigate risk, and foster a positive, respectful, and effective work environment.
• Perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director