Employee Relations Specialist (Onsite)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami has an excellent opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist. The Employee Relations Specialist manages an array of investigative and compliance-related activities on behalf of the Office of Employee Relations. This individual works independently, and initiates and/or performs investigative activities, as directed. The Employee Relations Specialist effectively administers the University’s equal employment opportunity policies and procedures to ensure alignment with the University’s continuous efforts in providing equal access and adherence to applicable laws. This incumbent will design and conduct related trainings on various topics, such as diversity awareness, employment laws, and other EO/diversity issues. The Employee Relations Specialist will also be responsible for facilitating and developing strategies to improve supervisor/employee relations, manage complaint processes, including receiving investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations; assists in compiling information and writing responses/investigative findings for internal and external complaints. Given the nature of the role, this position is expected to be onsite.

Requirements

Master's degree in relevant field required
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Prepares investigative plans identifying the bases and issues involved, including, but not limited to the scope of the investigation; potential sources of evidence; individuals to be interviewed; etc.
Investigates internal and external complaints/charges involving discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation within established timeline.
Prepares responses to external charges and internal complaints for review and approval by supervisor.
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of job-related legislation, regulations and guidance in order to provide professional consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, faculty and students.
Provides support, guidance and training to individuals on employee relations, diversity and equal opportunity topics. Also, train HR partners on proper investigation practices. Supports the roll-out of training of new HR policies.
Manages and administers a broad range of tasks, including resolving complaints, counseling individuals on University’s policies and procedures.
Assists in administering the University’s Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action programs.
Liaises with other functional units within Human Resources, including Client Services, Recruitment, Records, Talent and Organizational Development, Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits on various matters.
Assists in the management of the department’s case management system, including the entry, follow-up and closure of case files in an accurate and compliant manner.
Performs cross-functional department projects, as assigned.
Conducts all aspects of the job with appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity to employee and organizational data by storing documents carefully and disclosing confidential information only on a need-to-know basis.
Represents the department before various groups and entities, as assigned.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.