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Senior Employee Relations Consultant – Talent and Culture
WVU OnlineSenior Employee Relations Consultant fostering relationships between WVU, staff, faculty, and students while managing employee relations issues. Mentoring ER consultants and guiding leaders in compliance with policies.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, providing guidance on HR policies and mitigating workplace conflicts while maintaining confidentiality. Capable of effectively communicating with leadership and staff in high-pressure situations, ensuring sound recommendations are articulated clearly.
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Employee Relations ExpertiseConflict ResolutionHR Policy GuidanceCritical ThinkingCustomer Service Focus
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Hard Skills
Employee RelationsHR Policy InterpretationRisk MitigationDocument PreparationMediation
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsConsultative ApproachEmotional IntelligenceConfidentiality
Industry Keywords
Employment LawWorkplace ConflictEmployee Relations Best PracticesHuman ResourcesInvestigative Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Foster and sustain positive relationships between WVU, staff, faculty and students.
- Responsible for mitigating risk to the University by addressing employee relations issues/concerns.
- Advising and working towards resolution on workplace conflict and disputes.
- Serve as a mediator between staff and leaders when appropriate.
- Work closely with various departments to recommend and be the subject matter expert in Employee Relations.
- Identify and mitigate risk for the University.
- Prepare termination and non-renewal documents, as well as preparing leaders for appropriate actions.
- Provide HR policy guidance, interpretation, and training related to HR/ER Matters.
- Stay informed of employment law changes/updates and best practices in employee relations.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree required. Human resources, or related field is preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Employee relations or related work experience.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in stressful, emotionally charged situations.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to gauge a situation and respond accordingly with minimal supervision.
- Strong consultative and customer service focus.
- Ability to handle highly confidential matters and be respectful throughout the course of an investigation or mediation.
- Subject matter expert in Employee Relations and ability to articulate sound recommendations to others.
- Executive presence: able to present or meet with high level leaders and provide a thought and sound recommendation.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
- 18 sick days per year
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- wellness programs