Employee Relations Specialist

The ideal candidate will function effectively in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities. This position will also establish relationships of trust with employees, managers, and members of the NSU community. In addition, this individual will demonstrate sound judgement when faced with ambiguous situations. Duties will include:

• Assisting with HR policy administration and the intake process for employee relations matters.
• Working in collaboration with the ER Manager to address workplace disputes and/or misconduct. Conducting investigations of allegations of inappropriate activities and/or behavior. Scheduling and conducting fact-finding interviews. Identifying violations of policies, procedures, laws, etc. Presenting verbal and written findings to the ER Manager, including recommendations for resolution. Ensuring communication of investigation status to claimants, respondents, and appropriate stakeholders. Monitoring trends that emerge from investigation results and providing this data to the ER Manager.
• Assisting with the preparation of performance management and corrective action documents.
• Assisting with the employee grievance administration process.
• Independently designing and/or delivering in-person and/or virtual employee relations training for university employees and managers.
• Conducting employee exit interviews, identifying employee relations trends, and providing data to support organizational improvements.
• Maintaining and ensuring accuracy in employee relations records.
• Serving as back-up to the Employee Relations and Engagement Manager as needed. The minimum qualifications for this position include:
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience in independently planning and conducting employee relations investigations and/or workplace fact-finding interviews.
• Experience providing effective training.
• Skills in conducting work activities according to ethical standards and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (to include Word, Excel PowerPoint, etc.) to perform duties.
• Effective skills in the use of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and/or automated case management software to perform duties.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and matters appropriately.

Preferred qualifications

• Possess relevant professional certification(s) and/or education.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working at a public university.
• Human resources experience in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience with Cardinal and/or Workday system(s). The position will remain open until filled. However, a review of applications will begin after the position has been advertised for five business days. Candidates who apply during this period will be given priority consideration Hiring Range: $45,739 – $80,000 Special Instructions: You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:

1. A letter of interest (via cover letter).
2. A current resume (via resume).
3. Completed Application via Workday
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Names and contact information for three job references (include with resume). Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Workday Human Capital Management System (HCM). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Contact Information: Name: Office of Human Resources Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS 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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Pathways