Employee Relations & Compliance Lead

Harris County; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harris County is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to partner with county departments, guiding leave administration, performance management, grievances, and investigations into discrimination and harassment.

You will lead investigations for Title VI, VII, and related issues, draft findings, advise on policy interpretations, and coordinate with the County Attorney's Office to mitigate legal and financial risks. Strong knowledge of employment laws is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of directly related supervisory/management experience.
• Three years in compliance or its equivalent through training, education, and other experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provides SME consultation to ensure compliance with county policies and state/federal laws including ADA, PDA, EPA, EEOC, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, PWFA, and USERRA.
• Lead Investigator for Title VI, VII, and Fraud, Waste and Abuse complaints; investigates discrimination and harassment.
• Create investigation plans, interview parties, review evidence, and draft findings.
• Collaborate with the Harris County Attorney’s Office to discuss policies, procedures and Title VI/VII violations to mitigate legal risks.
• Maintain complete case logs and serve as alternate Civil Rights Officer and Grievance Coordinator; supervise HR Partners.
• Advise managers on training, performance management and progressive discipline.
• Conduct biweekly policy trainings and anti-harassment/non-discrimination trainings.
• Oversee leave administration including quarantine, sick leave pool, parental leave; advise on FMLA.
• Generate EEO Plan and EEO Utilization Report in line with federal requirements.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Suite

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Regulatory awareness

Performance management

Prioritization

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's degree

4 years supervisory/managerial

3 years compliance

Descripción del empleo

Harris County is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to partner with county departments, guiding leave administration, performance management, grievances, and investigations into discrimination and harassment.

You will lead investigations for Title VI, VII, and related issues, draft findings, advise on policy interpretations, and coordinate with the County Attorney's Office to mitigate legal and financial risks. Strong knowledge of employment laws is essential.