Employee Relations Manager

Nevada System of Higher Education•Fallon, NV

1d•$94,881•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Relations Manager administers day-to-day employee and labor relations; analyzes, advises on, tracks, manages, mediates, and resolves employee relations cases; advises employees seeking assistance with workplace problems; assists supervisors in utilizing best practices when addressing employee relations issues; increases supervisors’ abilities to positively impact employee performance, conduct, and morale; identifies and works to correct issues affecting workplace morale and productivity; develops and maintains systems that support positive employee relations; provides education for supervisors and managers, and develops and administers training; and collaborates with the CHRO & CoS, General Counsel, HR Manager, and Civil Rights Specialist on employee and labor relations matters. The position reports to the CHRO & CoS. The incumbent will be based on the Carson City campus with occasional travel to the Fallon and Douglas campuses, and occasional travel for training and conferences. The hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00 pm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree AND Four years of related professional experience, reflected on résumé, which includes: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Interpreting and administering complex laws, regulations, and policies
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. A minimum of an associate’s degree is required

Nice To Haves

Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation experience
Experience representing an organization to external agencies and before hearing and appeal bodies
Developing and conducting training
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP certification

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply applicable Federal and State employment laws and regulations, Nevada Administrative Code, Board of Regents (BOR) Handbook, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Procedures and Guidelines Manual, WNC policy and bylaws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements, including consideration of past practice and precedent
Advise both supervisors and employees on employee relations matters
Instruct and assist supervisors and managers with coaching, discipline, grievance, termination and other employee relations matters
Assist management and supervisors with the development of documents used to address performance management and behavior concerns
Develop, compile, and maintain employee relations templates and documents
Review applicable investigation reports, analyze the matter within compliance frameworks, and recommend appropriate personnel action
Write disciplinary documents, ensure due process, and meet specified timelines
Identify and develop pre-disciplinary review officers and coordinate pre-disciplinary reviews
Represent WNC before the Employee Management Committee, Personnel Hearing Officers, and other applicable hearing/appeal bodies
Assist General Counsel with employment-related case preparation, responses, and appeals
Confer with Business Center North (BCN) on classified employee grievance and disciplinary proceedings
Manage positive drug and alcohol screens and refusals to test
Periodically review the status of required licenses and certifications and address suspensions or revocations
Manage Fitness for Duty cases
Monitor probationary and trial periods and consult regularly with supervisors to ensure informed decisions are made prior to the conclusion of probationary and trial periods
Manage involuntary transfers, releases during probationary periods, reversions during trial periods, notices of non-reappointment/termination, and non-renewal of temporary appointments
Monitor for challenges and opportunities to enhance culture and the employee experience, make recommendations for improvements
Work with the Human Resources team to plan, organize, and conduct employee appreciation activities
Represent WNC administration in CBA negotiations
Monitor changes to collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and ensure compliance
Develop relationships with employee and labor representatives
Independently manage and resolve CBA issues with union representatives
Guide employees and supervisors through the State and/or CBA grievance and appeal processes
Oversee performance management processes
Monitor employees who have been issued Does Not Meet Standards/Unsatisfactory performance evaluations and consult regularly with supervisors to provide assistance in managing the below standard performance
Provide guidance and feedback on the development of administrative faculty position descriptions
Analyze updated administrative faculty position descriptions against a grade rubric and comparable positions, determine if significant change has occurred, determine an appropriate grade based on the level and complexity of job duties, revise internal processes for conducting position analysis
Create, modify, and expire positions in Workday
Serve as the custodian of personnel records
Function as designated lead for employee record requests and personnel file reviews
Maintain, develop, and deliver systems, projects, metrics, and reports as directed
Implement stay and exit surveys
Review individual exit survey responses to identify successes, challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvement
Analyze aggregate exit survey data to identify trends
Share aggregate data with leadership and make recommendations for improvements
Assist with climate or culture surveys as directed
Manage mandatory supervisor training compliance
Develop and facilitate training on various employee relations topics
Manage employee training platforms
Review and recommend targeted training to help address employee or department concerns
Develop and implement new policies and procedures as needed
Review HR policies and procedures for any technical updates or substantive changes needed
Review new policies and policy updates proposed by other departments and advise or provide input as appropriate
Monitor federal and State lawmaking sessions and assess bills in relation to areas of responsibility
Assist with fiscal notes for Nevada legislative sessions
Stay current on best practices and trends in the field and advise leadership as appropriate
Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)
Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays
WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership
ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center
Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more
An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty
Free parking
No State income tax!
Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members