Employee Relations Manager

Administrative Faculty, Non Tenure Track, Benefits EligibleThe Employee Relations Manager administers day-to-day employee and labor relations; analyzes, advises on, tracks, manages, mediates, and resolves employee relations cases; advises employees seeking assistance with workplace problems; assists supervisors in utilizing best practices when addressing employee relations issues; increases supervisors' abilities to positively impact employee performance, conduct, and morale; identifies and works to correct issues affecting workplace morale and productivity; develops and maintains systems that support positive employee relations; provides education for supervisors and managers, and develops and administers training; and collaborates with the CHRO & CoS, General Counsel, HR Manager, and Civil Rights Specialist on employee and labor relations matters.The position reports to the CHRO & CoS. The incumbent will be based on the Carson City campus with occasional travel to the Fallon and Douglas campuses, and occasional travel for training and conferences. The hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00 pm.Job DutiesInterpret and apply applicable Federal and State employment laws and regulations, Nevada Administrative Code, Board of Regents (BOR) Handbook, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Procedures and Guidelines Manual, WNC policy and bylaws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements, including consideration of past practice and precedentAdvise both supervisors and employees on employee relations mattersInstruct and assist supervisors and managers with coaching, discipline, grievance, termination and other employee relations mattersAssist management and supervisors with the development of documents used to address performance management and behavior concernsDevelop, compile, and maintain employee relations templates and documentsReview applicable investigation reports, analyze the matter within compliance frameworks, and recommend appropriate personnel actionWrite disciplinary documents, ensure due process, and meet specified timelinesIdentify and develop pre-disciplinary review officers and coordinate pre-disciplinary reviewsRepresent WNC before the Employee Management Committee, Personnel Hearing Officers, and other applicable hearing/appeal bodiesAssist General Counsel with employment-related case preparation, responses, and appealsConfer with Business Center North (BCN) on classified employee grievance and disciplinary proceedingsManage positive drug and alcohol screens and refusals to testPeriodically review the status of required licenses and certifications and address suspensions or revocationsManage Fitness for Duty casesMonitor probationary and trial periods and consult regularly with supervisors to ensure informed decisions are made prior to the conclusion of probationary and trial periodsManage involuntary transfers, releases during probationary periods, reversions during trial periods, notices of non-reappointment/termination, and non-renewal of temporary appointmentsMonitor for challenges and opportunities to enhance culture and the employee experience, make recommendations for improvementsWork with the Human Resources team to plan, organize, and conduct employee appreciation activitiesRepresent WNC administration in CBA negotiationsMonitor changes to collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and ensure complianceDevelop relationships with employee and labor representativesIndependently manage and resolve CBA issues with union representativesGuide employees and supervisors through the State and/or CBA grievance and appeal processesOversee performance management processesMonitor employees who have been issued Does Not Meet Standards/Unsatisfactory performance evaluations and consult regularly with supervisors to provide assistance in managing the below standard performanceProvide guidance and feedback on the development of administrative faculty position descriptionsAnalyze updated administrative faculty position descriptions against a grade rubric and comparable positions, determine if significant change has occurred, determine an appropriate grade based on the level and complexity of job duties, revise internal processes for conducting position analysisCreate, modify, and expire positions in WorkdayServe as the custodian of personnel recordsFunction as designated lead for employee record requests and personnel file reviewsMaintain, develop, and deliver systems, projects, metrics, and reports as directedImplement stay and exit surveysReview individual exit survey responses to identify successes, challenges, issues, and opportunities for improvementAnalyze aggregate exit survey data to identify trendsShare aggregate data with leadership and make recommendations for improvementsAssist with climate or culture surveys as directedManage mandatory supervisor training complianceDevelop and facilitate training on various employee relations topicsManage employee training platformsReview and recommend targeted training to help address employee or department concernsDevelop and implement new policies and procedures as neededReview HR policies and procedures for any technical updates or substantive changes neededReview new policies and policy updates proposed by other departments and advise or provide input as appropriateMonitor federal and State lawmaking sessions and assess bills in relation to areas of responsibilityAssist with fiscal notes for Nevada legislative sessionsStay current on best practices and trends in the field and advise leadership as appropriateOther related duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree ANDFour years of related professional experience, reflected on résumé, which includes:Employee RelationsLabor RelationsInterpreting and administering complex laws, regulations, and policiesAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. A minimum of an associate's degree is requiredPreferred QualificationsCollective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation experienceExperience representing an organization to external agencies and before hearing and appeal bodiesDeveloping and conducting trainingSPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP certificationMinimum Starting Salary Information:This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $94,881.02. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULERetirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHE's contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.Perks of Working at WNCBeautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trailsVoluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) ProgramHealth insurance options including dental and vision -Health InsuranceGenerous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays -Faculty BenefitsThe WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and