Senior Employee Relations Investigator & Policy Advisor

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA seeks a Senior Employee Relations Investigator/Consultant to provide guidance on discipline, coaching, performance management, and HR policy interpretation, ensuring legal compliance and fair treatment.

The role investigates complaints, prepares fact-finding reports, and advises managers across the organization while partnering with HR to implement strategies and minimize legal risk. Travel between campuses may be required.

Competenze

• JD or equivalent experience.
• Five years of employee relations experience, including investigations.
• Ability to provide credible HR guidance to management at all levels.
• Proven experience coaching and counseling staff; strong employment-law knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to analyze data and trends.
• Willingness to travel between business locations.

Mansioni

• Conduct complex investigations into potential policy violations.
• Serve as Title IX Investigator for the campus and prepare fact-finding reports.
• Prepare responses to complaints filed with state and federal agencies.
• Lead major employee relations projects and guide assigned staff.
• Advise managers to promote positive employee relations.
• Interpret and apply policies and laws to decisions.
• Coach management on performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate employee relations metrics and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

HR policy interpretation

Influence management

Formazione

Juris Doctor or equivalent experience

Strumenti

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

PeopleSoft

HRIS

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA seeks a Senior Employee Relations Investigator/Consultant to provide guidance on discipline, coaching, performance management, and HR policy interpretation, ensuring legal compliance and fair treatment.

The role investigates complaints, prepares fact-finding reports, and advises managers across the organization while partnering with HR to implement strategies and minimize legal risk. Travel between campuses may be required.