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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Director, Employee Relations

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, and they are seeking a strategic leader to serve as the Director of Employee Relations. This role is essential in fostering a positive workplace culture, resolving complex employee issues, and advising leadership on alignment with the College’s strategic goals.

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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
Provide guidance to supervisors on performance management and conflict resolution
Facilitate mediation and meetings to resolve workplace issues
Support grievance processes and informal resolutions
Coach individuals and teams on effective workplace practices
Lead and mentor the Employee Relations and EEO/Title IX
Model and promote a positive workplace culture
Oversee training, quality assurance, delegation, coaching, and performance evaluations
Ensure excellent customer service across the College community
Partner with other PWC team members to achieve departmental goals
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employee relations managementPerformance managementFederalState employment lawsConflict resolutionHuman resources certificationCase management skillsMediation trainingCoaching skillsHuman relations skillsBilingual abilitiesLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
Five (5) years of experience as a direct supervisor or manager (part-time and full-time considered)
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, and Title VII
Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations issues with discretion and professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and case management skills

Preferred

Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience in higher education or public sector organizations
Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Formal training in mediation or conflict resolution
Experience with collective bargaining agreements and union environments
Familiarity with case management systems and HRIS platforms
Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Benefits

Salt Lake Community College is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).
In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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