Employee Relations Specialist (On-site)

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks an experienced investigator to lead employee relations investigations across the academic and medical enterprises in South Florida. The role involves planning investigations, interviewing sources, and drafting responses, with strict confidentiality and timely handling.

Requirements include a Master’s degree, JD preferred, and a minimum of five years’ experience. Onsite presence is essential; University offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required; Juris Doctor highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in conducting employment investigations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares investigative plans identifying the bases and issues involved, including the scope of the investigation; potential sources of evidence; individuals to be interviewed.
• Investigates internal and external complaints/charges involving employee relations matters within established timelines.
• Prepares responses to external charges and internal complaints for review and approval by supervisor.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of job-related legislation, regulations, and guidance to provide professional consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors, staff, faculty, and students.
• Provides support, guidance, and training to individuals on employee relations, and delivers training to HR partners on various HR topics and practices.
• Manages and administers a broad range of tasks, including resolving complaints, counseling individuals on University’s policies and procedures.
• Liaises with other functional units within Human Resources on various matters.
• Assists in the management of the department’s case management system, including entry, follow-up and closure of case files in an accurate and compliant manner.
• Conducts all aspects of the job with confidentiality and sensitivity to employee and organizational data.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and safeguards University assets.
• Position requires onsite/local presence across South Florida.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Juris Doctor highly preferred

Job description

Core Job Functions

1. Prepares investigative plans identifying the bases and issues involved, including, but not limited to the scope of the investigation; potential sources of evidence; individuals to be interviewed.
2. Investigates internal and external complaints/charges involving various employee relations matters, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and various policy violations within established timelines.
3. Prepares responses to external charges and internal complaints for review and approval by supervisor.
4. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of job-related legislation, regulations, and guidance to provide professional consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors, staff, faculty, and students.
5. Provides support, guidance, and training to individuals on employee relations, and delivers training to HR partners on various HR topics and practices.
6. Manages and administers a broad range of tasks, including resolving complaints, counseling individuals on University’s policies and procedures.
7. Liaises with other functional units within Human Resources, including Client Services, Recruitment, Records, Talent and Organizational Development, Total Rewards (Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits) on various matters.
8. Assists in the management of the department’s case management system, including the entry, follow-up and closure of case files in an accurate and compliant manner.
9. Conducts all aspects of the job with appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity to employee and organizational data by storing documents carefully and disclosing confidential information only on a need-to-know basis.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
11. Given the position supports both the academic and medical enterprises of the University throughout South Florida, onsite/local presence is an essential function of the position.

Core Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in relevant field required. Juris Doctor is highly preferred.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in conducting employment investigations required. Less experience will be considered for candidates with a Juris Doctor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff