University of Louisville
Director Employee Relations
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Department:Human ResourcesLocation:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R105857Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a related field and six (6) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 10 (Salaried)Position Description:
The primary function of the Director of Employee Relations in the Department of Human Resources is to ensure compliance within university departments and equal employment opportunities for its employees under the applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as the Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures and the University Redbook.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as University Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Supervises employee relations team. Supervises and assists in the development and implementation of employee relations policies and programs. Advises University employees, supervisors, and managers regarding policy interpretation and ensures proper and consistent application of policies. Provides advice, counsel, and guidance to University employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations issues.
Serves as lead Title VII investigator and assist in Title IX investigations. Trains investigators and ensures overall compliance of investigative process. Investigates complaints such as harassment, Title VII, Title IX, EEO and HR Compliance Line, which include interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, making determinations, negotiating alternative resolutions and collaborating with appropriate departments/agencies. In conjunction with applicable department heads/agencies, formulates appropriate course of action to take. Determines appropriate information necessary to respond to external complaints. Writes case analysis of complaints.
Designs and manages programs, policies, and practices to ensure University is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements such as OFCCP and EEOC. Tracks laws and regulations which may affect the University's policies and develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues. Manages projects and analysis in updating the components of the University's affirmative action plan.
Manage, develop and implement performance management programs that align employee and the departmental efforts with institutional goals and priorities.
Oversees and participates in employee relations processes which includes, but is not limited to grievance process, appeal hearings, pre-termination hearings, ADA accommodations, leave administration, unemployment hearings.
Oversees and submits required regulatory reports such as the affirmation action plan, VETS4212, and Human Relations Commission.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Related Field
SHRM Certification
Competencies
Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Target Compensation Maximum:$124,200.00Target Compensation Minimum:$82,800.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and
Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
The primary function of the Director of Employee Relations in the Department of Human Resources is to ensure compliance within university departments and equal employment opportunities for its employees under the applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as the Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures and the University Redbook.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as University Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Supervises employee relations team. Supervises and assists in the development and implementation of employee relations policies and programs. Advises University employees, supervisors, and managers regarding policy interpretation and ensures proper and consistent application of policies. Provides advice, counsel, and guidance to University employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations issues.
Serves as lead Title VII investigator and assist in Title IX investigations. Trains investigators and ensures overall compliance of investigative process. Investigates complaints such as harassment, Title VII, Title IX, EEO and HR Compliance Line, which include interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, making determinations, negotiating alternative resolutions and collaborating with appropriate departments/agencies. In conjunction with applicable department heads/agencies, formulates appropriate course of action to take. Determines appropriate information necessary to respond to external complaints. Writes case analysis of complaints.
Designs and manages programs, policies, and practices to ensure University is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements such as OFCCP and EEOC. Tracks laws and regulations which may affect the University's policies and develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues. Manages projects and analysis in updating the components of the University's affirmative action plan.
Manage, develop and implement performance management programs that align employee and the departmental efforts with institutional goals and priorities.
Oversees and participates in employee relations processes which includes, but is not limited to grievance process, appeal hearings, pre-termination hearings, ADA accommodations, leave administration, unemployment hearings.
Oversees and submits required regulatory reports such as the affirmation action plan, VETS4212, and Human Relations Commission.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Related Field
SHRM Certification
Competencies
Project Management - organized, task oriented, ability to delegate and follow up.
Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.
Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.
Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.
Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.
Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.
Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.
Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.
Target Compensation Maximum:$124,200.00Target Compensation Minimum:$82,800.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and
Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.