Employee Relations Consultant Job at Virginia VA State University
The mission of the Human Resources is to provide services in recruitment, benefits administration, consulting professional and organizational development and retention for administrators, faculty, staff and prospective employees of Virginia State University to foster development of our students.
The Employee Relations Consultant will serve as a proactive change agent acting as a consultant and coach to employees and managers in employee relations. They will promote consistency and fairness in all practices and demonstrate our values to ensure a positive work environment while mitigating risk for the University.
The Employee Relations Consultant will serve as a proactive change agent acting as a consultant and coach to employees and managers in employee relations. They will promote consistency and fairness in all practices and demonstrate our values to ensure a positive work environment while mitigating risk for the University.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields.
- Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures relating to Employee Relations and Human Resources principles
- Demonstrated ability to: make recommendations that effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures or law
- Objectively coach employees, supervisors and managers through complex, difficult and emotional issues using discretion in confidential areas
- Manage and guide others with the Standards of Conduct and grievance procedure
- Commitment to and training in restorative practices, conflict resolution/management and/or other industry accepted alternative dispute resolution methods, exercise sound judgement and discretion in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, managers, and other agencies
- Research and analyze information to arrive at logical conclusions, recommendations and action plans
- Manage projects
- prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Organize and prioritize work
- Administer assessments and compliance reviews
- Make presentations
- Conduct training and investigations
- Considerable knowledge with the following federal/state/local laws: ADA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPPA
- Considerable knowledge with and ability to train in restorative practices, conflict management/resolution or other industry accepted alternative dispute methodologies
- Advance computer and Microsoft Office skills and use of other applications as necessary for the position
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent customer service and listening skills
- Ability to work with little to no supervision
- Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
- High professional standards of confidentiality
- Excellent investigative and report writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related fields.
- Minimum of (5) years of experience in human resources.
- Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification or SHRM- Certified Professional preferred but not required.
Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY : Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System ( RMS ). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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