Senior Consultant - HR Employee Relations

Fort Bend Independent School District; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Senior Consultant for Employee Relations to enhance their HR strategies. This pivotal role involves investigating employee relations issues, implementing initiatives, and providing guidance to district administrators. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, with a Master’s degree and PHR certification preferred, and have a strong background in HR leadership. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring compliance with HR practices. If you are passionate about employee relations and want to make a meaningful impact in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR leadership or educational leadership.
• Ability to assess employee relations issues and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Drive and oversee employee relations initiatives.
• Provide support and training for district administrators.

Skills

Employee Relations

Human Resources Management

Conflict Resolution

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification

Tools

Human Resources Information Management Systems

Job description

Job Overview
The Sr. Consultant Employee Relations will provide services related to designing, implementing, and developing Employee Relations (ER) strategy, aligned with district needs to ensure objectives are met. This includes employee services, compliance, and employee relations duties. The incumbent will support the District with all Human Resources (HR) services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversight/Support/Leadership

• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues with creativity and flexibility and prepare written summary reports.
• Drive and oversee all employee relations initiatives.
• Confer with administrators and managers regarding employee performance concerns and assist with plans for improvement and terminations as necessary.
• Review documentation received from administrators and managers regarding employee performance, and provide guidance and assistance as needed.
• Provide support and training for district administrators regarding all aspects of employee relations and human resources management.
• Keep up to date with current ER legislation and ensure the information is updated for the District.
• Monitor and provide reports on compliance, employee relations, and other HR services to ensure that goals are met.
• Participate in professional development to maintain current knowledge of HR practices.
• Assist with conflict resolution involving employees and responding to grievances.
• Lead in developing and implementing HR processes and improvement plans.
• Develop, interpret, and implement policy and procedures regarding Human Resources.
• Oversee Employee Handbook, Substitute Handbook, and other annual updates as necessary.
• Assist with the coordination of Board of Trustees agenda items.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in educational leadership, human resources leadership, or investigative experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering employee relations initiatives.
• Ability to assess potential problems and make sound judgment around issues that may have an adverse effect on the district from an employee relations perspective.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources information management systems, including the ability to utilize databases to design and generate statistical and informational reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels to include the public, district staff, and management.
• Knowledge of the District’s human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Primary Location

TEXAS-SUGAR LAND

Work Locations

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 16431 LEXINGTON BLVD. SUGAR LAND 77479

Job

Staff

Organization

DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar: 238JUL

School Year: 2024-2025

Salary Grade: 206

Unposting Date

Mar 29, 2025, 4:59:00 AM