Director, Employee Relations

Radford University • Radford, VA

15h • $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 on employee relations. The role provides expert 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 position also performs other related duties.

This is an administrative and professional faculty position based at Radford University’s Main Campus in Radford City. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends. It is a 12-month position for 40 hours per week. The listed salary range 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; alternatively, 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 in 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, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as 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 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