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Director of Employee Relations in Human Resources
Support FBISD SchoolsSugar Land, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Oct 2024
About the role
Director of Employee Relations in Human Resources - (240002QL)
The Employee Relations Director will manage and oversee the policies, procedures and programs of the district's Employee Relations division, by ensuring compliance with relevant laws and District policies and developing and improving programs related to the employee experience. This role involves building partnerships with campuses and departments to identify compliance and staffing needs. The ideal candidate will value teamwork and deliver exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
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 essentials functions.
Description
Job OverviewThe Employee Relations Director will manage and oversee the policies, procedures and programs of the district's Employee Relations division, by ensuring compliance with relevant laws and District policies and developing and improving programs related to the employee experience. This role involves building partnerships with campuses and departments to identify compliance and staffing needs. The ideal candidate will value teamwork and deliver exceptional customer service to all stakeholders.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Compliance and Policy Oversight
- Direct the development and maintenance of Human Resource compliance standards aligned with district goals
- Stay updated on employee relations legislation and best practices, ensuring compliance across the district
- Develop, interpret, and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Investigate and resolve employee concerns related to leaves of absence, ADA, or compensation.
- Oversee updates to the Employee Handbook and Substitute Handbook.
- Prepare complex data to provide recommendations to Senior Leadership
- Establish rapport with clients and state agencies, delivering excellent customer service.
- Develop long- and short-term goals for prioritization and organization of work.
- Prepare and present monthly status reports and facilitate project meetings.
- Lead and facilitate the employee relations program, developing and implementing program objectives, policies, and procedures
- Communicate with employees regarding concerns and provide guidance for resolution.
- Counsel employees on concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity laws, including Title VII, the ADA, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
- Support managers in understanding and implementing policies related to performance, discipline, grievances, and investigations.
- Develop and pursue goals for continuous improvement in employee relations.
- Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring assigned staff, as well as initiating personnel actions, including documentation and terminations.
- Conduct performance appraisals and address complaints, resolving issues promptly.
- Communicate with employees about concerns, providing guidance for resolution, and counsel them on Equal Employment Opportunity laws, including Title VII, the ADA, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
- Monitor and maintain reporting for strategic planning systems.
- Plan, assign, and direct the work of assigned staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualification RequirementsTo 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 essentials functions.
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
- Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification preferred
- Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
- Minimum of 3 years in combined functional experience in investigations and employee relations
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels, including the public and management.
- Skilled in composing and presenting comprehensive reports clearly and concisely.
- Strong understanding of HR principles, policies,
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