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Florida International University - Board of Trustees

Temporary Employee Relations Specialist

Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Job Opening ID:

526431

Location:

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Full/Part Time:

Temporary

Review Date:

03/23/2022

Job Summary:

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) department is currently seeking a Temporary Employee Relations Specialist to join their team of professionals. Duties include:

Meets and counsels with staff and supervisors on employee relations matters.

Collects information, reviews complaints and grievances filed by employees and/or supervisors.

Recommends resolution strategies for complaints and/or grievances filed.

Conducts internal investigations to determine if a violation occurred.

Reports investigation findings and consults with ELR Director or designee on findings.

Provides recommendations for corrective action plans, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.

Brings closure to meetings by convening appropriate party(ies) to render investigative outcomes.

Maintains appropriate documentation and ensures all investigation activities are recorded in the case tracking system (iSight).

Desired Qualifications:

A Master's degree or juris doctor degree with experience in a similar position at a college or university comparable to FIU.

Advanced training in a related field such as labor relations or human resource management.

Knowledge of Florida employment laws, in particular the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, and the Florida Board of Governors.

Familiarity with university organizational structure, policy, and political issues in higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

8:30AM - 5:00PM

40 hours a week

Advertised Salary:

Total contract: $65,000 - $75,000 (Paid out in biweekly increments based on the contract dates)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Extended Criminal Background Check

Temporary Disclosure:

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

How To Apply:

Current Employee

: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.

Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures:

Clery Notice

: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

Pay Transparency

: Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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