Principal Employee Relations Consultant

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Híbrido; USD 82.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition assistance for you and depend"

Transit pass (ECO Pass)

Generous paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Principal Employee Relations Consultant to provide employee relations guidance to HR Business Partners and campus leaders. The role covers performance management, progressive discipline, grievances, and leave while ensuring compliance with university laws and policies.

This role also supports policy creation and training, collaborates with HRBPs, and participates in program improvements to enhance the campus experience.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in HR.
• Experience reviewing laws, regulations and policies in HR.
• Experience in performance management, grievance & dispute resolution.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance on policies and procedures overseen by Employee Relations.
• Advise on progressive disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Collaborate with HRBPs on employment matters and leave programs.
• Develop policies and training initiatives to improve customer experience.
• Ensure actions align with state personnel rules and university policies.

Conocimientos

HR policy knowledge

Employee relations guidance

Policy creation & revision

Training & coaching

Conflict resolution

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Human Resources Department at CU Boulder invites applications for a Principal Employee Relations Consultant! This position is responsible for providing employee relations guidance to departmental HR Business Partners and department leaders across the campus community.

Employee Relations is a neutral campus partner offering guidance regarding performance management, progressive discipline, inquiries, separations, and leave while utilizing applicable university laws, policies and best practices.

This role provides guidance to HRBP, employees and campus leaders in addressing grievances, dispute resolutions and appeals process through the State Personnel Board Rules and Procedures and COWINS procedures. This role may assist in developing policies and procedures for the Boulder campus that follow federal, state and local laws and State Personnel Board Rules and Procedures, COWINS procedures.

Employee relations can provide and assist with occasional training regarding unemployment compensation, leave programs such as FMLA, FAMLI, STD, LTD, PERA, leave sharing, the reasonable employer process, worker's compensation, Labor Relations, and progressive discipline.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Human Resources (HR) contributes leadership, guidance, tools and services to support employees throughout their careers at CU Boulder and to cultivate a culture which upholds the campus' strongly held values. HR partners with campus in the achievement of the campus vision and strategic imperatives.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Provide Employee Relations Guidance & Training:

• Advises all UCB and System Administration employees regarding all policies and procedures overseen by the Office of Employee Relations.
• Provides advice and guidance regarding the progressive disciplinary and grievance processes.
• In collaboration with HRBP, addresses grievances and dispute resolution matters.
• Evaluates, confers, advises and recommends methods of conflict resolution in a variety of labor relations issues.
• Supports complex cases and processes related to Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) and Department of Threat Assessment.
• Ensures advice is consistent with the state personnel rules and procedures and University and campus policies and guidance provided by University Counsel.
• Reviews corrective actions and disciplinary actions to ensure they align with State Personnel Board Rules and Procedures and University policies.
• Ensures defensible decisions by departments through advice and guidance in consultation with University Counsel.
• In collaboration with the Leave Program Manager, provides guidance regarding leave programs, including FMLA, FAMLI, short term disability, long term disability, parental leave, leave sharing, injury leave and PERA disability.
• Understands how the unemployment compensation program is administered.
• Collaborates with HRBPs on all aspects of employment matters.
• Provides training regarding HR processes and programs, as necessary.
• In collaboration with the Program Manager of UCB's performance management, supports program and processes as needed.

Policy Creation & Revision and Program Improvement:

• Researches policies, practices and procedures, case law and training programs and assists in creating new and innovative policies and programs.
• Conducts other research for the team as needed.
• Works with the team and Director to determine what types of programs, policies and training initiatives are needed to improve and enhance the customer experience.

What You Should Know

This position provides a hybrid work modality with at least 3 days per week in the office.

What We Can Offer

The annual hiring range for this position is $82,000-$92,250.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in an HR related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience reviewing laws, regulations and policies related to Employee Relations matters from a legal perspective.
• 7+ years of experience working in a HR related field.
• Experience training and facilitating sessions on topics such as performance management, coaching models, FMLA, etc.
• Understanding of performance management, progressive discipline, grievance and dispute resolution processes, and complex leave programs, such as FMLA, short term disability, and leave sharing programs.
• Understanding of unemployment and worker's compensation.
• Experience implementing Colorado State Personnel Board Rules and Procedures.
• Higher education experience.

Employment Type

University Staff

Schedule

Full-Time

Location

Boulder, Colorado