Employee Relations Coordinator

Lamar Consolidated ISD; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Consolidated ISD is seeking an Employee Relations Coordinator to oversee investigations, policy compliance, and engagement initiatives across campuses and central administration. The role focuses on ensuring fair processes, addressing complaints, and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities include serving as hearing officer, drafting responses to formal complaints, and coordinating trainings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and district policy regarding complaints
• Ability to write investigation summaries and findings
• Ability to analyze complex information and communicate clearly with diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigations with campus and HR staff to support administrators
• Serve as hearing officer for formal complaints as assigned
• Provide written responses to formal complaints and investigations
• Draft responses to administrative agency complaints (TEA, OCR)
• Investigate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and Title IX concerns
• Resolve complex employee relations matters including investigations and performance issues
• Track data on complaints and recommend policy changes
• Coordinate trainings on complaint handling and investigations
• Support informal conflict resolution across campuses and departments

Skills

Policy knowledge

Investigation writing

Deductive reasoning

Communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Job description

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Employee Relations Coordinator

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING DATE: 10/05/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00008047

LOCATION: Human Resources

POSITION TITLE: Employee Relations Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Purpose: Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and promoting activities and programs that enhance overall employee engagement, communication and relations while overseeing the compliance of employment policies and practices with relevant employment regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Compliance

• Coordinate with Student Services and Human Resources staff to support campus and central administrators in conducting investigations, responding to complaints, and addressing appeals.
• Serve as the hearing officer for formal complaints filed by staff pursuant to Lamar CISD Board policies as assigned.
• Provide written responses to formal complaints filed by staff and investigations, as well as review and provide feedback on administrator’s written responses.
• Draft responses to administrative agency complaints regarding complaint investigations, including complaints filed with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the U.S. Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights (OCR), as assigned.
• Investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and Title IX sexual harassment as assigned.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters to ensure effective management to include investigations, grievances, and performance issues.
• Keep abreast of current employer relations legislation, regulatory developments, and best practices in compliance and assist to ensure this is updated for the District.
• Track and analyze data and trends regarding complaints and make recommendations regarding potential changes to District policies or practices based on identified patterns and concerns.
• Coordinate and/or provide trainings for District staff regarding processes for responding to and processing complaints and conducting investigations.
• Provide support to campuses and departments towards informal conflict resolution.

Employee Engagement

• Provide customer service training on how to establish rapport with employees.
• Schedule campus/department visits promoting employee relation engagement.
• Design and develop employee relation initiatives.
• Facilitate the employee exit interview process and provide data for continuous improvement of employee relations.

Other

• Work with Human Resources staff to ensure all employees have the training, information, and tools necessary to ensure employee productivity throughout the District.
• Communicate policies pertaining to compensation and benefits when necessary.
• Participate in recruiting initiatives regarding employee relations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a role that includes conducting formal or informal investigations, responding to stakeholder complaints, or conflict resolution
• Experience as a campus administrator preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and district policy regarding complaints
• Ability to write investigation summaries and findings
• Skill in deductive reasoning, problem solving, and social perceptiveness
• Ability to analyze complex information and succinctly communicate in all modes with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy
• Ability to handle difficult employee issues in a highly professional and expeditious manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects in a structured deadline environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress.

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over), pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, specific visual requirements (using computer), specific hearing requirements (oral and phone conversations), frequent or prolonged work hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Director, HR Services (Operations); Date Revised: July 1, 2026