Employee Relations Strategist

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs seeks an Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, and policy application across campus. The role involves direct consultation with leaders, managers, and staff and independent case management within HRER practices.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners and other HR colleagues, conduct proactive outreach, and deliver ER education to strengthen manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of HR or Employee Relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws and ER practices.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, managers and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ER expert for assigned campus areas and provide direct consultation to leaders and employees.
• Manage ER matters from intake to resolution with appropriate documentation.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and workplace conversations; connect employees with university resources as needed.
• Coordinate with HR Partners, Leave Administration, and Legal Counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain complete, accurate ER case records and support ER processes.

Skills

Employee relations consultation

HR policy knowledge

Investigation & fact-finding

Coaching & conflict management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree in HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Case-management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs seeks an Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, investigations, performance management, and policy application across campus. The role involves direct consultation with leaders, managers, and staff and independent case management within HRER practices.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners and other HR colleagues, conduct proactive outreach, and deliver ER education to strengthen manager