Employee Relations Consultant lll -HR60035501
About The Position
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), Division of Human Resources (HR) is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team! The ER Consultant III (Agency HR Consultant III) serves as an ER, EEO, and ADA Consultant involved in a wide-variety of diverse personnel policies, procedures, and processes related to ER, EEO, and ADA matters; which include, but are not limited to, interpretation of disciplinary and grievance policies, procedures, and internal processes; an approver and/or facilitator for Investigatory Leave With Pay and Fitness-for-Duty; and are involved in accommodation requests involving the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). This position will problem solve to facilitate a productive work environment with balanced and fair treatment of management and individual employees. This position drafts and reviews disciplinary documents, provides consultation to management and employees regarding all aspects of employee relations and related policies and procedures. The position may write, as well as present, procedures in the primary area of assignment. This position will prepare various documents in conjunction with HR management and agency legal counsel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution AND 4 years of experience required OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources OR Equivalent combination or education and experience
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with employee relations experience related to disciplinary actions, providing guidance to managers on disciplinary matters, employee grievances, ADA accommodation requests, or other ER/EEO matters
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying State and Federal employment laws.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and communicating Human Resources policies and procedures, especially as it relates to employee relations issues.
- Demonstrated experience conducting investigations related to employee complaints and employee grievances.
- Demonstrated experience conducting mediations and/or completion of OSHR’ s State Mediation Training.
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal investigations.
Responsibilities
- Investigates policy violations, workplace violence, unlawful workplace harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation, in accordance with federal and state law and policies.
- Investigates employee complaints, grievances, and makes recommendations to resolve.
- Reviews Requests for Reasonable Accommodation and consults with employees and managers.
- Serves as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coordinator.
- Develops and present training related to Employee Relations.
- Reviews and update policies as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
