Employee Relations Specialist - (Onsite)

Employee Relations Specialist

The University of Miami has an excellent opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist. The Employee Relations Specialist manages an array of investigative and compliance-related activities on behalf of the Office of Employee Relations. This individual works independently, and initiates and / or performs investigative activities, as directed. The Employee Relations Specialist effectively administers the University's equal employment opportunity policies and procedures to ensure alignment with the University's continuous efforts in providing equal access and adherence to applicable laws. This incumbent will design and conduct related trainings on various topics, such as diversity awareness, employment laws, and other EO / diversity issues. The Employee Relations Specialist will also be responsible for facilitating and developing strategies to improve supervisor / employee relations, manage complaint processes, including receiving investigating, analyzing, and making recommendations; assists in compiling information and writing responses / investigative findings for internal and external complaints. Given the nature of the role, this position is expected to be onsite.

Core Job Functions :

• Prepares investigative plans identifying the bases and issues involved, including, but not limited to the scope of the investigation; potential sources of evidence; individuals to be interviewed; etc.
• Investigates internal and external complaints / charges involving discrimination, harassment and / or retaliation within established timeline.
• Prepares responses to external charges and internal complaints for review and approval by supervisor.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of job-related legislation, regulations and guidance in order to provide professional consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors, employees, faculty and students.
• Provides support, guidance and training to individuals on employee relations, diversity and equal opportunity topics. Also, train HR partners on proper investigation practices. Supports the roll-out of training of new HR policies.
• Manages and administers a broad range of tasks, including resolving complaints, counseling individuals on University's policies and procedures.
• Assists in administering the University's Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action programs.
• Liaises with other functional units within Human Resources, including Client Services, Recruitment, Records, Talent and Organizational Development, Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits on various matters.
• Assists in the management of the department's case management system, including the entry, follow-up and closure of case files in an accurate and compliant manner.
• Performs cross-functional department projects, as assigned.
• Conducts all aspects of the job with appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity to employee and organizational data by storing documents carefully and disclosing confidential information only on a need-to-know basis.
• Represents the department before various groups and entities, as assigned.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications :

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.