Manager - Employee Relations (2)

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College in the Office of Human Resources is seeking a Manager - Employee Relations to lead impartial investigations, oversee grievance administration, and advise on discipline, discrimination issues, and policy interpretation to promote compliant, ethical employment practices across campus.

The manager will train supervisors, develop procedures, coordinate with campus stakeholders, and partner with college counsel on litigation and regulatory matters, while ensuring timely, fair

Responsibilities

• Impartial investigations into disciplinary matters, grievances, discrimination, non‑compliance, and other workplace concerns; prepare findings and recommendations with supervisor/HR Director input.
• Manage grievance files, records, and reports in a comprehensive case management system.
• May conduct investigations and trainings under Title IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, Clery Act, and Section 504/ADA; respond to formal complaints with investigative plans and timelines.

Job description

Special Instructions

Dear Applicant,

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Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.

Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

Department: Office of Human Resources

The Manager - Employee Relations is responsible for managing and executing the day-to-day of employee relations functions, including workplace investigations, grievance administration, conflict resolution, training, interpretation of policies and procedures, and employee relation consultation. This position provides guidance and support to supervisors and employees on employee relations matters, The Manager exercises considerable independent judgment in addressing workplace issues, promoting consistent application of employment practices, and supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and College policies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Conducts and oversees impartial and thorough investigations involving employee disciplinary matters, grievances, allegations of discrimination, non-compliance, and other workplace concerns; prepares findings and recommendations as appropriate and in consultation with their supervisor or Director of HR - Employee Relations and Talent Development ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Manages the administration of grievance files, disposition of records and reports, and other compiled records regarding complaints or inquiries received on a comprehensive case management system.
• May conduct investigations and training related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of the 1972 Civil Rights Act, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2013 (VAWA)\", the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE\") , Clery Act, and Section 504/ADA by promptly responding to formal complaints, preparing an investigative plan and timeline, identifying and interviewing witnesses, and gathering and securing relevant evidence.
• Develops and conducts workplace trainings related to federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as College policies and procedures, related to employee relations.
• Provides direct support in the development and implementation of the College policies and procedures impacting the human resources function, with a primary focus on employee relations and employee-related regulatory compliance.
• Consults with administration, campus stakeholders (i.e., faculty, staff, students, etc.) to clarify and analyze problems, focus discussions, and develop mutually satisfactory strategies or processes for resolution of employee relations issues. Collaborates and partners with peers and colleagues.
• Formulates procedures for supervisors, according to the College policies, objectives and mission and federal, state, and local laws.
• Investigates facts and prepares documents to assist the College's legal counsel on litigation issues or personnel matters, as needed.
• Analyzes employees' perceptions that affect employee morale, motivation, and efficiency and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Provides college personnel assistance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving human relations, work performance problems, and regulatory compliance issues pertaining to employees to facilitate communication and improve employee relations and work performance. Facilitates group meetings using diplomacy and negotiation skills in order to communicate among parties in conflict.
• Monitors complaint and grievance processes and adheres to timelines; and maintains records of grievance actions, formal investigations, and complaints. Prepares affidavits, maintains document files; and responds to and manages unemployment compensation claims.
• In partnership with the college's legal counsel, participates in hearings and mediations by performing such ta