Employee Relations Consultant

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$60,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to join the Employee Relations and Performance Team within Central Human Resources at the CU Anschutz Campus. This position serves as a consultative partner to faculty and staff by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and compliance-related matters, contributing to a positive and effective workplace environment.

Requirements

Intermediate Professional Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 1 year of professional experience
Senior Professional Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 2 years of professional experience.
Principal Professional Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field from an accredited institution and 3-5 years of professional experience
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization.
Work a Hybrid Schedule: On-campus presence is required for a minimum of 2 days in the HR office suite.
Work standard office hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sit or stand for extended periods while working in office settings.
Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, virtual meeting tools, and filing systems.
The ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to exercise good judgment in applying them to human resource challenges.
Knowledge of the professional standards, concepts, and practices of recruitment and selection, employee relations, or organizational development and human resource policy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Thorough knowledge of current management and leadership methods and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing HR support directly to executive-level positions.
Master’s degree in human resources management, public administration, public policy, business, higher education administration, social sciences, behavioral sciences or a directly related field

Responsibilities

Acts as a consultant by providing campus-wide consulting on performance management processes, communication and training.
Work with unit leadership to ensure best practices with respect to performance management, employee relations and employee development.
Conduct workplace investigations as needed/necessary.
Provide strategic and practical insight and counsel to unit management on performance management, to include goal setting, coaching, evaluation and progressive discipline
Work with unit leaders to resolve employee relations issues, provide counsel to unit leaders on organizational changes.
Consulting with assigned schools, colleges and departments on constructive methods, processes, applicable federal, state and Regent laws/regulations (including FLMA and FLSA)
Providing options for resolving conflicts and improving work relationships and the work environment.
Guiding and advising managers and HR partners in assigned units on employee relations matters, including resolving performance issues.
Consulting with assigned departments on the annual performance evaluation processes.
Perform other duties, tasks, and projects assigned.