Interim Employee Relations Analyst

Classification Pay Scale In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only. Minimum: $80,000.00 Annually Maximum: $84,500.00 Annually Job Summary Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Employee Relations, this position will address issues related to employee relations. Key Responsibilities Voluntary & involuntary separations. Employee performance and misconduct management. Complaints, grievances, claims, cases and assist in meeting applicable standards, regulations and best practices. Conduct and manage workplace investigations (prepare comprehensive reports of investigations, findings, recommendations for appropriate action). Track and analyze trends to improve workplace culture and performance to develop a climate of inclusion and sense of belonging. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of performance management solutions, employee conduct management, and best practices in supervision and other work life issues related to employee relations. Ability to apply policy knowledge to training, and relay processes and guidelines to various stakeholders. Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect and apply data, establish and analyze facts, draw valid conclusions, and recommend management interventions and work plans to solve complex problems and issues. Ability to build consensus, navigate political situations, build coalitions, meditate and apply non‑adversarial problem‑solving approaches to resolve problems. Ability to multi‑task and drive multiple projects. Ability to work independently while dealing with ambiguity, coping with change and shifting gears comfortably without having the total picture. Ability to stay current with laws, rules, and regulations related to employee and labor relations. Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information. Demonstrated problem solving, time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Education (Required) Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Human Resources, or Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent work experience can be substituted for this degree requirement. Experience (Required) 3-5 years of experience in Employee Relations. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse educational, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, racial, and ethnic identities of students and employees in an academic setting. Education (Preferred) Master’s degree or higher in relevant field of study. Experience (Preferred) 3-5 years experience conducting workplace investigations from intake to resolution. Experience conducting trauma‑informed intake and case screening meetings. Conflict resolution training or experience (for example, alternative dispute resolution/or mediation certification). 1-3 years of Title IX/VAWA/Clery Act experience in the education context. #J-18808-Ljbffr