Manager, Employee Relations & Compliance

Radford University; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University is seeking a Manager of Employee Relations and Compliance to lead the University's employment compliance and employee relations programs, ensuring adherence to laws and policies. The role serves as the primary resource for consultation, investigations, ADA accommodations, and policy interpretation.

The position partners with university leadership to promote fair, consistent employment practices, manage grievances, and provide training to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years HR experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible HR experience with emphasis on employee relations and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FLSA).
• Experience consulting and coaching supervisors and employees on workplace concerns and corrective actions.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations and documenting outcomes.
• Strong HR knowledge and policies with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment compliance and employee relations programs to ensure legal and policy adherence.
• Serve as primary resource for employee relations consultation and workplace conflict resolution.
• Oversee ADA accommodations, employee grievance administration, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with university leadership to promote fair, compliant employment practices and mitigate risk.
• Provide training and guidance on investigations, compliance, and workplace conduct.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Consultation and coaching

Workplace conflict resolution

Investigations and documentation

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 2+ years experience

Job description

Job Overview

The Manager of Employee Relations and Compliance provides leadership and oversight for the University's employment compliance and employee relations programs to ensure adherence to federal and state employment laws, University policies, and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the University's primary resource for employee relations consultation, workplace conflict resolution, ADA accommodations, employee grievance administration, and employment policy interpretation. The Manager partners with University leadership to promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices while mitigating institutional risk through consultation, investigations, compliance oversight, and training.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field. OR Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least 2 years of direct experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, with significant experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, or employment compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, FLSA, and other applicable employment requirements.
• Experience providing consultation and coaching to supervisors and employees regarding workplace concerns, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations and preparing related documentation.
• Strong knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment policies.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, government, or a public-sector environment.
• Experience administering a formal employee grievance process, preferably the Commonwealth of Virginia Employee Grievance Procedure.
• Experience developing and delivering supervisor training related to employee relations, employment law, workplace conduct, or compliance.
• Experience with ADA coordination and accommodation case management.

Employment Conditions

Must be available to work varied hours including evenings and weekends.

Additional Job Details

Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Salary: $85,000 - $96,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.