Employee Relations Manager

Baton Rouge Community College - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Employee Relations Manager at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) plays a crucial role in the Human Resources Division, focusing on preventing and resolving workplace issues, particularly in the areas of Title IX, performance management, and employee relations. This full-time position involves developing policies, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary inquiries for reported incidents related to Title IX.
• Maintain complete records of sex- and gender-based discrimination and misconduct reports.
• Track incidents and take remedial actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate the review and revision of institutional policies regarding Title IX.
• Develop and maintain publications about Title IX policies and resources.
• Coordinate campus events to promote Title IX awareness.
• Ensure compliance with Clery Act reporting in partnership with Campus Safety.
• Maintain a database of employee relations issues for trend analysis.
• Administer and coordinate Workers' Compensation processes.
• Support and counsel employees on workplace issues and advocate for them when necessary.
• Develop and administer exit and stay interview programs and analyze data from these interviews.
• Audit HR practices to ensure regulatory compliance and respond to public records requests.
• Provide guidance on human resources policies and recommend revisions as needed.
• Manage performance management processes and ensure timely completion of related documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
• 2 years of Human Resources experience, including Employee Relations, Title IX, and/or Performance Management.
• 3 years of professional level Human Resources experience, including one year in Employee Relations/Title IX.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
• 5 years of Human Resources experience in Employee Relations.
• Experience with Banner software.
• Higher Education experience.
• Experience with Louisiana State Civil Service.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and work experience.