Director, Employee Relations

Director Of Employee Relations

At Salt Lake Community College SLCC, we value our people and strive to be a great place to work. The People & Workplace Culture (PWC) team is seeking a strategic and communicative leader to serve as our next Director of Employee Relations. This role is essential in fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture across the College. The Director of Employee Relations leads a team of professionals who support employees and supervisors across SLCC. This role involves resolving complex and sensitive employee and labor relations issues, advising leadership, and ensuring alignment of policies and practices with the College's strategic goals. The Director will also play a key role in shaping long-term PWC programs and initiatives. This position is at will.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigate employee misconduct and policy violations.
• Lead thorough and objective investigations in compliance with laws and policies.
• Manage disciplinary processes, documentation, and communications.
• Maintain confidential records and advise on workplace matters.
• Update policies, procedures, and handbooks related to employment.

Consultation & Coaching

Leadership

Collaboration & Support

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx / a / o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.