Job Summary

Position is responsible for administering employee relations initiatives, to include district-wide employee retention and recognition programs, and employee incident investigation.

Essential Duties

• Conducts investigation of all cases of alleged employee misconduct and/or harassment, prepares documentation and recommends appropriate action to Director of Human Resources.
• Assists employees and administrators in mediating work-related conflicts to appropriate resolution.
• Compile data and develop responses to employee grievances and EEOC charges.
• Assists with analyzing employee non-renewal recommendations submitted by administrators and with development of recommendations to Superintendent.
• Generates and analyzes quarterly employee turnover report.
• Serves as NNPS point of contact for Employee Assistance Program provider and counsels’ administrators and employees on use of program.
• Serves as NNPS point of contact for Worker’s Compensation Program counsels administrators and employees on use of program. Represent NNPS at Worker’s Compensation hearings with Asst. City Attorney.
• Serves as NNPS point of contact for Virginia Unemployment claims.
• Serves as consultant and trainer to administrators regarding policies, procedures and employee relations.
• Serves as NNPS coordinator for Employee Communication Forum.
• Point of contact for Americans with Disability request, processing and approvals.
• Ensures that activities performed comply with state and federal laws to include EEO, ADA and FLSA regulations.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Partner with Family Medical Leave Technician to answer any FMLA related questions.
• Serves as member of NNPS Safety Committee and Threat Assessment team.
• Assist with Teacher and Support Staff evaluation process.
• Conduct New Employee On-Boarding Training to include facilitating New Employee Orientation.
• Administers employee recognition programs, service awards, retirement banquet, United Way, and assists with the leadership and coordination of human resources special events.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

• Keeps abreast of developments and legislation in the field of Human Resources.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Employee Relations or other appropriate administrators.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in business, human resources or related field with some experience in related human resources position.
• Knowledge of human resource management and related laws and policies required.
• Demonstrated ability to advise management and employees on resolution of human resources issues, using conflict management, interpersonal and teambuilding skills required.
• Experience working in an educational setting handling adult disciplinary actions is strongly desired.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of state and federal employment laws to include EEO, ADA and FLSA regulations.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, employees and the public.

For a complete job description visit http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Coord_Employee_Relations.pdf