Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations, EO, and Data Management)

CNU's Center For American Studies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CNU's Center For American Studies seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations, EO, and Data Management) to support faculty and staff. This role will provide expert guidance on complex HR matters and help implement university policies and processes.

You will collaborate with the Office of Human Resources and campus leadership to advance effective employee relations, ensure EO compliance, and manage data-driven HR initiatives in a full-time, exempt capacity.

Responsibilities

• Advises employees and managers to resolve work-related problems and grievances.
• Supports employee relations programs with training, workshops, and meetings.
• Analyzes situations and facilitates dispute resolution and mediations when needed.
• Conducts investigations and interviews to determine facts of issues.
• Maintains employee relations files and tracks investigation progress.
• Consults with Director of Institutional Compliance/Title IX on related policies.
• Provides guidance on EO compliance and employee relations to managers.

Job description

Position Details

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations, EO, and Data Management) Position Number GA309 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Sensitive Position No Sensitive Position Statement

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority Yes Campus Security Authority Statement

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the CNU Police. The CNU Police will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for faculty and staff designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel Yes Designated Personnel Statement

This position is designated essential for the University. In the event of an emergency, this position may be required to work during an authorized closing depending on the situation.

Statement of Economic Interest No Statement of Economic Interest Statement

This position is NOT required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest form annually and the related training as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Restricted Position Yes Restricted Position Statement

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is a restricted position.

Chief Objective of Position

Provides support for the University’s Employee Relations functions. Supports the planning and execution of performance management processes. Supports the change-management efforts related to new systems and processes within the Office of Human Resources. Reviews recruitment and selection practices to ensure compliance in faculty and staff searches.

Employee Relations

• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Human Resource Operations, provides advice, assistance, and counsel to employees and managers in the positive resolution of work-related problems, concerns, and grievances.
• Supports the University’s employee relations program. This includes serving as the employee relations liaison with departments and enhancing the University’s environment by establishing and promoting effective employee relations strategies through proactive means such as training programs, workshops, and individual meetings.
• Analyzes problem situations and creatively works with employees and managers to find alternative methods of dispute resolution. Provides or coordinates mediations, as needed.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Human Resource Operations, conducts investigations and interviews employees and managers, as needed, to ascertain the facts surrounding alleged issues in order to resolve employment problems.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining employee relations files to include letters, department communications, and investigation notes. Tracks investigation progress through to completion.
• Consults and works closely with the Director of Institutional Compliance/Title IX Coordinator on related issues, policies, and needs.
• Provides guidance, interpretation, and consultation on complex human resources policies related to EO compliance and employee relations. Serves as a consultant to managers and employees to strengthen employee relations and training and development in the positive resolution of work-related problems, concerns, and grievances.
• Consults with the Executive Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources