Employee Relations Consultant

Job Description

Reporting to the University Employee Relations Director and as a member of the Employee Relations team, the Employee Relations Consultant will provide decision-making support to supervisors and staff on a variety of employment related matters. This role is expected to:

• Provide consultation and recommendations to supervisors and staff in the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Provide frontline support in the prevention, investigation, resolution, and referral of employee relations problems.
• Make appropriate recommendations for corrective action that aligns with the university's policies, practices and culture.
• Recognize compliance issues and suggest solutions or best practices to address issues.
• Maintain confidential employee information.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in HR or related discipline with experience equivalent to an advanced degree. Experience in Employee Relations and/or workplace issue related investigations. Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing effective solutions to resolve problems. Discernible knowledge of employment and labor relations regulations and practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree and/or PHR, SPHR or SHRMCP, SHRMSCP certification. HR experience in higher education.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$65,000-70,000

Review Date

February 8, 2021

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Julie Weaver at juliew19@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: December 22, 2020
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