Georgia Institute of Technology · 1 day ago
Employee Relations Consultant
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$73K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university committed to academic excellence and diversity. The Employee Relations Consultant will serve as a subject matter expert in employee relations, driving the interpretation and application of workplace policies while resolving work-related issues and consulting with department leadership.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Design and implement standardized processes, develop employment content
Upskill internal partners and manage performance proactively/effectively
Integrate and leverage resources to promote measurable, collaborative interventions and facilitate workshops
Establish a continuous learning and improvement model that is measurable and aligned with institutional priorities
Conduct thorough investigations of complaints, including interviewing complainants, witnesses, and respondents; gather evidence as necessary; prepare investigative reports with analysis, findings, and recommendations for disciplinary or corrective actions
Liaise between management, employees, and Human Resources, answering questions and helping resolve work-related problems
Provide advice and consultation to managers on organizational policy matters such as progressive discipline, equal employment opportunity, and sexual harassment, and recommend changes
Interpret and counsel on human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Conduct training sessions on employment-related matters, including discipline, personnel policies, mandated work rules, EEO, and Title IX, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements
Prepare new or amended policies and procedures in response to legislation changes and ensure continued compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations
Develop ad hoc management surveys or reports related to metrics or analytics; Complete special projects as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five to six years of job-related experience
Solid experience in Employee Relations (ER)
Demonstrated experience with handling of complex ER cases and matters
Ability to operate with discretion, integrity and maintaining confidences
Ability to deliver services with a realistic/pragmatic approach based on sound judgment - balancing the needs of the business with the values, ER policies and laws under which we operate (knows how to operate in the gray)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, and consultation skills
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees within the organization, work autonomously, and maintain flexibility and adaptability
Knowledge of relevant state and federal employment laws and governmental compliance requirements related to HR management and employment functions
Effectively managing multiple projects and tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
A relevant work history and experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic, initiative and self-motivation, dedication to the completion of work projects, ability to collaborate and work in a team, and a passion for driving a culture of diversity and inclusion, including fairness and accountability in HR process and procedure
Preferred
Juris Doctorate
Four years of experience in Employee Relations
Are strategic advisory, experience with people systems, data-informed decision making, organizational development, ability to facilitate workshops and develop workshop content related to performance management, experience with process improvement, policy development, and administration, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and human capital planning
PHR or SPHR (or similar SHRM certification)
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercialization Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
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