Senior Employee Relations Advisor
The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $72,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the department’s initial point of contact for employee relations concerns
- Conduct initial bilingual (Spanish/English) intake and consult with employees regarding employee relations issues, including conflict with coworkers or management, personal issues, available resources, and questions about policy
- Provide referrals to other university offices as needed
- Work collaboratively with HR leadership on complex employee relations cases
- Consult with supervisors and managers on employee relations issues and recommend solutions based on policies/procedures
- Conduct department investigations and work with employees/ managers to understand perspectives and guide them toward resolution
- Maintain knowledge of UT, federal, and state laws/policies
- Document all consultations, referrals, and corrective actions processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, social sciences, public administration, or a related field
- Five years of experience in a human resources function
- Bilingual in English and Spanish – highly preferred
- More than five years of experience in human resources function
- Two or more years of experience with employee relations
- HR Certification
- Experience working with sensitive and confidential information in an office setting and a customer-facing role
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills
- Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Free Capital Metro bus rides
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Career growth & professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employee relationsconflict resolutioninvestigationspolicy complianceconsultationdocumentation
Soft Skills
interpersonal communicationcustomer serviceorganizationprioritization
Certifications
HR Certification