Employee Relations Consultant

Summary: The Employee Relations Consultant role at National Heritage Academies (NHA) is responsible for supporting Principals, Deans, and Managers throughout the organization with employee related matters. This position will assist leaders in conducting investigations, providing guidance on employee performance concerns, and addressing employee misconduct.

The Employee Relations Consultant is also responsible for assisting and/or owning the writing of employee discipline, policies and procedures, as well as investigative reports. Company Information: National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators.

In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide guidance on employee related matters (employee misconduct, employee poor performance, employee concerns, policy explanation, and other employee related matters). Responsible for approving all terminations of employment and assisting leaders throughout the termination process. Maintain and update Employee Relations CRM.

Responsible for gathering employee files, investigation documents, and electronic monitoring requests for review. Create reports of various data sets (employee engagement data, exit interview data, employee hotline data, etc.) Write and process discipline letters, performance letters, termination letters, separation agreements and other communications as assigned.

Organize and prepare documentation for employee personnel file as necessary. Obtain and distribute video evidence. Provide guidance regarding employee related matters (handling difficult phone conversations, conflict resolution, and guidance with challenging employee matters). Assist in employee dispute resolution. Review and update employee handbook to ensure compliance with state and Federal laws.

Develop and deliver presentations to leaders and employees on a variety of topics. May be utilized to assist Business Partners with administrative actions, staff movements, staff placement, summer school processing, credentialing, and other assigned initiatives. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or Business Management area of study, preferred. 0-3 years of experience in a Human Resources Role. Experience with CRM databases a plus. Excellent customer service skills. Attention to detail and organization. Understanding of general Microsoft and Windows-based applications and functions.

Able to prioritize and manage a wide variety and high quantity of tasks at any given time. Both verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build relationships with cross functional teams. Knowledge of employment laws and trends. Calm demeanor and approach in difficult and trying situations. Ability to problem solve.

Ability to stay on task and meet deadlines. This is an in-person position at our NHA Service Center located at 3850 Broadmoor Ave., Grand Rapids, MI. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.