Tarrant County College
Director of Employee Relations
Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Position Status:
Full Time
Assignment Length:
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded:
No
Category:
APT
Class Code:
12
Starting Pay:
$80,306 (Commensurate with education and experience)
Location:
District
Department:
DT Human Resources
Job SummaryReporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources for Operations, the Director of Employee Relations provides strategic oversight and guidance on all employee relations issues. This role supports administrators and employees in achieving organizational objectives by fostering a positive and compliant work environment.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Performance Requirements*
Oversees all employee relations activities for TCCD including, but not limited to, conflict resolution, issuance of disciplinary actions, terminations, grievances, appeals, and investigations.
Serves as the ADA Coordinator to ensure College compliance for employment accommodations where necessary.
Collaborates with other human resources leaders to resolve cross-functional employee relations issues.
Collaborates with human resources leadership to develop policies, procedures, and business practices designed to minimize workplace conflict.
Prepares quality assurance and performance reports related to employee relations, leave programs, and performance evaluation data analytics.
Maintains a database of employee relations issues and investigations for trend analysis and proactive response solutions, including the status of all EEOC complaints, lawsuits, and other employee related legal matters.
Participates in and provides procedural information during unemployment claims and workers’ compensation hearings.
Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, programs, and compliance issues accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsible for the college’s random drug screening program.
Identifies the need for changes in policies, procedures, and processes taking initiative to implement within assigned area of responsibility and inform others.
Builds trust and rapport with all levels of faculty and staff to become a trusted HR asset throughout the District.
General Supervision and Management
Provides human resources consulting services for leaders and employees utilizing sound knowledge base of human resources theory, research and practice.
Interprets TCCD policy and procedures for employees and leaders across the college.
Advises leaders on consequences for employment and/or disciplinary actions utilizing knowledge of the local, state and federal laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures to guide HR service delivery.
Encourages collaborative and facilitative methods of employee supervision and conflict resolution.
Responsible for personnel management, evaluation, and development of assigned administrative and professional-level direct reports, and provides timely and accurate feedback to assigned direct reports.
Supervises the college’s leave management program (various types of leave administration) and performance evaluation program for staff.
Service Excellence
Cultivates strong rapport with customers, internal and external stakeholders.
Maintains a professional appearance and provides a positive image to internal and external customers/stakeholders.
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC).
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.
SupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources Operations.
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related administrative field.
Ten (10) years of experience related to the essential performance requirements.
Five (5) years of experience directly managing leave programs (ADA, FML, Worker’s Compensation, etc.) and organization-wide performance evaluation systems and programs.
Five (5) years of experience supervising employee relations teams (e.g., managing and evaluating performance of others).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
At least five (5) years’ working experience leading employee relations teams in Texas institutions of higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply current federal, state and local laws relating to Title IX, the Clery Act, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, ADA, and ADAAA and employment matters, including regulations or guidance issued by the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other similar agencies.
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint at the intermediate level.
Skilled in policy and procedure interpretation, development, implementation, and training.
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume.
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations.
Ability to travel to campus worksites and work independently, after hours and on weekends when needed for problem resolution, meetings trainings, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.
Ability to establish collaborative relationships across the college.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial or confrontational situations.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to organize, analyze and prioritize work, and data of self and direct reports.
Ability to exercise effective judgement, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
Ability to effectively present complex information to groups and individuals.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
AccommodationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions SummaryPosted 07/05/2024
Posting Contact SummaryShould you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual:
Contact:Natasha Antonetty
natasha.antonetty@tccd.edu
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Full Time
Assignment Length:
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded:
No
Category:
APT
Class Code:
12
Starting Pay:
$80,306 (Commensurate with education and experience)
Location:
District
Department:
DT Human Resources
Job SummaryReporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources for Operations, the Director of Employee Relations provides strategic oversight and guidance on all employee relations issues. This role supports administrators and employees in achieving organizational objectives by fostering a positive and compliant work environment.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Performance Requirements*
Oversees all employee relations activities for TCCD including, but not limited to, conflict resolution, issuance of disciplinary actions, terminations, grievances, appeals, and investigations.
Serves as the ADA Coordinator to ensure College compliance for employment accommodations where necessary.
Collaborates with other human resources leaders to resolve cross-functional employee relations issues.
Collaborates with human resources leadership to develop policies, procedures, and business practices designed to minimize workplace conflict.
Prepares quality assurance and performance reports related to employee relations, leave programs, and performance evaluation data analytics.
Maintains a database of employee relations issues and investigations for trend analysis and proactive response solutions, including the status of all EEOC complaints, lawsuits, and other employee related legal matters.
Participates in and provides procedural information during unemployment claims and workers’ compensation hearings.
Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, programs, and compliance issues accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsible for the college’s random drug screening program.
Identifies the need for changes in policies, procedures, and processes taking initiative to implement within assigned area of responsibility and inform others.
Builds trust and rapport with all levels of faculty and staff to become a trusted HR asset throughout the District.
General Supervision and Management
Provides human resources consulting services for leaders and employees utilizing sound knowledge base of human resources theory, research and practice.
Interprets TCCD policy and procedures for employees and leaders across the college.
Advises leaders on consequences for employment and/or disciplinary actions utilizing knowledge of the local, state and federal laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures to guide HR service delivery.
Encourages collaborative and facilitative methods of employee supervision and conflict resolution.
Responsible for personnel management, evaluation, and development of assigned administrative and professional-level direct reports, and provides timely and accurate feedback to assigned direct reports.
Supervises the college’s leave management program (various types of leave administration) and performance evaluation program for staff.
Service Excellence
Cultivates strong rapport with customers, internal and external stakeholders.
Maintains a professional appearance and provides a positive image to internal and external customers/stakeholders.
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC).
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.
SupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources Operations.
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related administrative field.
Ten (10) years of experience related to the essential performance requirements.
Five (5) years of experience directly managing leave programs (ADA, FML, Worker’s Compensation, etc.) and organization-wide performance evaluation systems and programs.
Five (5) years of experience supervising employee relations teams (e.g., managing and evaluating performance of others).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
At least five (5) years’ working experience leading employee relations teams in Texas institutions of higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply current federal, state and local laws relating to Title IX, the Clery Act, Title VI, Title VII, VAWA, ADA, and ADAAA and employment matters, including regulations or guidance issued by the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other similar agencies.
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint at the intermediate level.
Skilled in policy and procedure interpretation, development, implementation, and training.
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume.
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations.
Ability to travel to campus worksites and work independently, after hours and on weekends when needed for problem resolution, meetings trainings, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.
Ability to establish collaborative relationships across the college.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial or confrontational situations.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to organize, analyze and prioritize work, and data of self and direct reports.
Ability to exercise effective judgement, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
Ability to effectively present complex information to groups and individuals.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
AccommodationsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions SummaryPosted 07/05/2024
Posting Contact SummaryShould you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual:
Contact:Natasha Antonetty
natasha.antonetty@tccd.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr