Employee Relations Strategist & Advisor

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to serve as HR subject-matter expert on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and policy application.

You will provide direct consultation to leaders, managers, and staff across the University, manage ER matters from intake to resolution, and collaborate with HR Business Partners and other offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of HR or Employee Relations experience.
• Experience providing ER consultation to managers and leaders.
• Strong knowledge of applicable employment laws and ER practices.
• Ability to build trusted working relationships and maintain campus presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER consultation to leaders, managers, and employees.
• Manage ER cases from intake to resolution.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and workplace conversations.
• Coordinate with HR Partners and other offices as appropriate.
• Maintain thorough ER case records and documentation.
• Conduct Employee Relations investigations.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Investigation skills

Coaching

Policy interpretation

Communication

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

5 years HR/ER experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Case-management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to serve as HR subject-matter expert on employee relations, performance management, investigations, and policy application.

You will provide direct consultation to leaders, managers, and staff across the University, manage ER matters from intake to resolution, and collaborate with HR Business Partners and other offices as needed.