Employee Relations Specialist

University of New England; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UNE's Employee Relations Specialist, within the Office of Human Resources, supports a workplace culture grounded in respect, professionalism, accountability, and inclusion. The role advances employee relations initiatives that align with UNE's strategic goals and institutional values.

The position conducts intake and assessment of workplace concerns, manages employee relations cases and investigations, analyzes trends, and coordinates projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment of workplace concerns
• Manage employee relations cases and investigations
• Analyze workplace trends and recommend proactive strategies
• Provide administrative and case-management support to Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Job description

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a dedicated resource within the Office of Human Resources, supporting the University's commitment to fostering a workplace culture grounded in respect, professionalism, accountability, and inclusion. The position plays a key role in advancing employee relations initiatives that support UNE's strategic goals and institutional values while contributing to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Guided by the UNE Nor'easter Competency Model, the Employee Relations Specialist demonstrates excellence in Leading Self, Collaborating with Others, and Driving Results through the effective management of employee relations concerns, workplace investigations, case management, reporting, consultation, and project coordination.

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a trusted partner to employees, managers, and campus stakeholders by conducting intake and assessment of workplace concerns, managing employee relations cases, supporting investigations, analyzing workplace trends, and recommending proactive strategies that foster positive employee experiences. The position also provides administrative and case management support to the Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, including assisting with case intake, documentation, and coordination of lower-level complaints and inquiries.

About the University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and