Assistant Director of Employee Relations
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The Assistant Director of Employee Relations will direct and coordinate guidance and support in employee relations case management. The position will manage employee relations practices to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, conducting investigations, creating, and developing reports to appropriate parties. This role requires an individual with strong administrative and people skills, a high attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR practices, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other HR professionals and University leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead investigations and recommend corrections of internal claims of discrimination, harassment/hostile work environment and/or retaliation or conduct in the workplace which violates University policies/procedures, Federal, State, and Labor laws (ADA, FMLA, USERRA) or accepted manner of conduct.

* Assist management in resolving or preventing negative workplace conflicts, grievances and disagreements by creating action plans to address problem areas where disparate treatment/impact is identified.

* Collaborate with the Director of Employee Relations, Executive Director Talent Development, legal, etc. to discuss investigation summary, outcomes and recommended action related to employee complaints as well as presenting discipline, up to and including termination, with management.

* Lead in the development and implementation of policies, reporting procedures, administrative guidelines and Employee Handbook.

* Oversee the exit interview review process and discuss findings with senior level leadership.

* Participate in the development and presentation of employee relations policy communication to human resource business partners and Liberty leadership.

* Oversee the recording of all employee relations case management into human resources case tracking system.

* Collaborate with the Director of Employee Relations, Executive Director Talent Development, legal, senior leadership, etc. to resolve and prevent Workers Compensation cases.

* Collaborate with the Director of Employee Relations, Executive Director Talent Development, legal, senior leadership, etc. to engage in review and resolution of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FLMA) claims.

* Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

* Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

* All other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* This position will require overseeing team members including hiring, training, coaching, developing, scheduling, and evaluating.

* Work Independently on highly complex or strategic assignments; will have direct supervision over lower-level staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.

* 5+ years of experience in an employee relations or workplace investigation environment.

* SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.

* 3-5 years of related experience in safety administration preferred.

* 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

* Master's level degree preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

* Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

* Possess superior public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.

* Superior organizational skills.

* Strong presentation skills.

* Excellent computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

* Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

* Required to travel to local and campus locations.

* May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

* Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

* Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

* Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

* Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date

2024-11-01

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the religion component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.