Employee Relations Advisor

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

Employee Relations Advisor managing the administration of the City of Birmingham's Employee Relations Program. Handling grievances and advising on workplace policies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,486 - $93,828 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering Employee Relations Programs, interpreting and executing employment laws, and facilitating grievance and disciplinary processes. Maintains professionalism and accuracy while managing confidential information and interacting with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations Program AdministrationFederal Employment Law InterpretationWorkplace Policy FacilitationGrievance Process ManagementConfidential Information Handling

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Hard Skills

FMLA InterpretationFLSA ComplianceEnabling Act KnowledgeDisciplinary Process ExecutionMediation Facilitation

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismAttention to DetailCommunicationConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Employee GrievanceWorkplace RegulationsDue Process SystemsHearing Logistics Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in administering the City's Employee Relations Program
Provide guidance on organizational Rules and Regulations
Advise employees and management on available options for resolving workplace issues
Investigate employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and allegations of misconduct
Prepare case files, coordinate hearing logistics, maintain hearing records, and manage post-hearing documentation
Handle confidential and time-sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail
Frequent interaction with employees, managers, hearing officers, and employee representatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience interpreting and executing federal, state, and local employment laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, Enabling Act)
Experience interpreting workplace policies and procedures for employers or employees to ensure their understanding and ensure the employer is applying policies and procedures in a consistent manner
Experience facilitating an employee grievance process, disciplinary appeal process, mediation, or other forms of due process systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical and dental insurance
employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
generous paid holidays
sick and vacation leave
competitive pay