Kansas City Kansas Community College · 1 month ago
Director of Employee Relations
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expKansas City Kansas Community College is seeking a Director of Employee Relations to lead and manage all aspects of employee relations within the college. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor, managing employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with employment laws while enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including complaints, disputes, and sensitive workplace issues
Conduct thorough and timely investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate resolutions
Provide coaching and guidance to employees, supervisors, and administrators on conflict resolution, grievance procedures, performance management, and workplace expectations
Mediate disputes and implement early intervention strategies to reduce conflict and foster accountability
Ensure compliance with College policies, federal and state employment laws, and Title IX requirements
Collaborate with the CHRO and relevant departments on complex or sensitive employee matters
Establish initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture
Interpret institutional policies, procedures, and employment regulations, recommending updates or changes to support compliance and operational effectiveness
Oversee performance management processes, coaching managers and guiding the development of performance improvement plans
Provide consultation on progressive discipline, grievance procedures, and employee performance issues
Coordinate and represent the College in unemployment claims and related hearings, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations
Assist managers in establishing action plans to address performance issues
Partner with Talent Acquisition to implement effective staffing strategies
Assist in recruitment efforts by advising hiring managers on best practices and compliance considerations
Support onboarding initiatives to ensure a seamless and positive employee experience
Develop and deliver targeted training for supervisors and leaders in collaboration with the Talent Development Manager
Design and facilitate quarterly learning opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities
Collaborate with HR and College leadership on special projects, employee surveys, engagement initiatives, and policy development
Develop and deliver training resources on employee relations, compliance, and leadership development
Execute additional responsibilities as assigned to support the College’s goals and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, industrial organizational psychology, or a closely related field
Five (5) or more years of full-time, directly related experience in an employee relations role, including experience managing complex employee matters
Direct experience working in a unionized environment in an employee relations capacity
At least one (1) year of supervisory experience in a Human Resources or Employee Relations capacity
Preferred
Master's or higher degree
Seven (7) to 10 years of full-time, directly related experience in an Employee Relations role
At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a Human Resources or Employee Relations capacity
SPHR/PHR or SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP certification
Experience providing guidance on Title IX compliance, employment law, and institutional policy interpretation
Prior experience in a higher education setting
Company
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City Kansas Community College is a school in Kansas City.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shelley Kneuvean
Chief Financial Officer
Julius Brownlee
Assistant Director of High School Partnerships, Educational and Innovative Programming
Recent News
Kansas City Business Journal
2025-03-21
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