Strategic Manager, Employee Relations & Talent Development

Virginia-Peninsula-Community-College; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks a Manager, Employee Relations & Talent Development to lead employee relations, investigations, and training initiatives across the college. The role partners with supervisors and HR to ensure compliant, equitable practices and effective talent development.

You will oversee EEOC/ OCR responses, grievance processes, policy interpretation, and continuous improvement efforts, while guiding a Talent Development Specialist and driving organizational learning

Qualifications

• Progressive HR experience in employee relations, investigations, compliance, grievance administration, and training and development.
• Knowledge of employment laws, policies, and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Human Capital Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Leadership: Serve as primary resource for employee relations consultation, investigations, coaching, performance management, discipline, labor relations support, and supervisor training.
• EEOC & External Complaint Management: Lead EEOC/OCR responses, partner with counsel and leadership, identify trends, and standardize investigation protocols.
• Grievance Process Administration: Serve as grievance SME, advise on procedures and hearings, coordinate compliance, and maintain records.
• Policy Interpretation & Compliance: Interpret policies and laws, develop guidance, monitor legislative changes, and recommend updates.
• Training, Capacity Building & College Support: Manage the Talent Development Specialist position and aid in development and deliverance of training. Lead direct report in conducting needs assessments, coaching leaders, and lead organizational development initiatives.
• Performance Mangement: Develops and manages a comprehensive performance management system that focuses on goal setting, performance review and a performance improvement process. Directs the Talent Development Specialist and takes an active role in organizing efforts focused on evaluation processes for all employees.
• Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Maintain records, analyze trends, develop metrics, and recommend process improvements.Committee Participation: Support organizational initiatives by participating with various committees including but not limited to Title IX representation and Threat Assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned withihn the scope of knowledge, skills, and abilties associated with the role.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Training & development

Coaching

Communication

Facilitation

Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HCM systems

Case management systems

Learning management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

Virginia Peninsula Community College seeks a Manager, Employee Relations & Talent Development to lead employee relations, investigations, and training initiatives across the college. The role partners with supervisors and HR to ensure compliant, equitable practices and effective talent development.

You will oversee EEOC/ OCR responses, grievance processes, policy interpretation, and continuous improvement efforts, while guiding a Talent Development Specialist and driving organizational learning