Employee Relations Specialist

Summary

Performs the full range of professional duties required to support human resources administration, including the performance of complex and/or sensitive activities; and may manage a human resources large-scale, long-term project.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in human resources or related specialty, two (2) years of which shall have been in employee relations.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the theory, procedures, and practices of one or more of the fields of human resources.
• Knowledge of FCPS policies and regulations and local, state, and federal laws that relate to the assigned office.
• Familiarity with the principles and methods of public human resources administration and educational institution organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Teaching experience.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

1. Performs activities relating to labor and employment matters.
2. Serves as the subject matter expert for evaluation, compliance, and conduct matters.
3. Implements the systems of performance evaluation.
4. Processes employee grievances.
5. Ensures compliance with the employee appeal and grievance procedures.
6. Advises program managers of regulations and procedures affecting employee discipline and evaluation actions and documentation.
7. Provides mediation services when appropriate.
8. Oversees designated aspects of complaint investigations and/or Americans with Disabilities Act activities.
9. Provides technical assistance to program managers on matters of fair employment practices and interaction with federal, state, and local agencies involved in employment matters.
10. Develops and implements communications and training to inform and educate on employment matters.
11. Ensures that the school division operations are in compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, and FCPS policies and regulations.
12. Conducts or coordinates investigations of discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, and age.
13. Provides recommendations to senior staff and FCPS leadership.
14. Provides information to attorneys and others involving employee discipline and assists attorneys with legal matters for court presentations or federal and state compliance agencies.
15. Gives oral presentations.
16. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.