HRBP (Employee Relations Consultant)

Mecknc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government organization as an Employee Relations Consultant, where your expertise in employee relations will be crucial in guiding managers through performance issues and policy violations. This role involves conducting investigations, providing training, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to supporting over 6,000 employees and enhancing the workplace environment. If you're passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and making a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of employee relations experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and performance counseling.
• Lead internal investigations and document findings.

Skills

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Performance Management

Investigative Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Employee Relations Consultant

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Pay Range: $68,029 to $89,288/year

This is an on-site role 5 days a week.

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

About Us

The success of Mecklenburg County rests on strong, competent talent at all levels of the organization. Join our team and help us find, grow, and support the County’s most valuable assets, our employees. Our team of professionals which encompasses all area of Human Resources including total rewards, talent acquisition, benefits, learning& development, compliance, and employee relations, is dedicated to serving more than 1 million county residents as well as 6,000 employees. If you’re looking for a career where your work is important, come be a part of Mecklenburg County Government and help us provide a community of pride and choice for people to live, learn, work, and recreate.

Position Summary

The Employee Relations (ER) Consultant will, under general supervision, provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, performance counseling, attendance counseling, policy violation. This position will conduct-related cases including disciplinary recommendations and investigate harassment claims.

Essential Functions

Review, consult and respond to performance management concerns including counseling managers and supervisors on effectively addressing performance, conduct and/or attendance issues through coaching and progressive discipline.

Review and provide recommendations to managers/supervisors regarding disciplinary documentation.

Lead internal investigations including general complaints, formal grievances and ethics line violations and completing reports documenting findings and closing out the investigation.

Serve as point of contact for external issues (ex. respond to the EEOC or other regulatory agencies).

Serves as the point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding questions relating to County disciplinary processes.

Train supervisors and staff in employee relations functions, unemployment, mediation, the ADA, and workplace modification requests.

Process unemployment claims and represent the County at unemployment hearings.

Understand of leave of absence programs and disability management issues.

Supports County objectives, departmental initiatives and employee relations activities.

Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

Enforcing relevant employment and labor laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Education

Minimum of two years of employee relations experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Licenses and Certifications

May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience with progressive discipline and employee investigations

Human Resources-related certifications (ex: PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/ SHRM-SCP, etc.)

Master’s degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of

Human Resources best practices

Conducting one-on-one and group conflict resolutions, mediations, negotiations and investigations

Employment-related laws, regulations and trends

Skills

Human Resources analytical research as demonstrated by the ability to collect, develop, assess and blend information and recommendations from a wide variety of sources combined with expertise in employee relations

Change management practices in order to assist client groups with their ability to successfully manage ambiguity and/or resistance during change

Solving moderately complex problems.

Maintaining an effective level of business literacy to provide a consultative approach to delivery of Human Resources services

Manage interpersonal and professional relationships with peers

Abilities

Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Be able to receive complaints, diffuse high-tension situation and resolve conflicts.

Deliver results with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment

Multi-task and reprioritize based on organization demand and priorities

Communicating clearly and concisely – verbal or written – for a variety of audiences

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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