Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Employee Relations Consultant
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $70K/yrInside Higher Ed is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to support the operations of the Employee Relations Office at the University of South Carolina. The role involves advising and counseling supervisors and employees on policy interpretation, managing telecommuting agreements, and overseeing compliance with various employee relations programs.
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Responsibilities
Initial contact for Employee Relations (by phone, email, in-person, virtual) advising and counseling supervisors, managers, service teams and administrators on policy interpretation and disciplinary matters in accordance to University, State and Federal procedures, policies and laws
Counsels employees who seek HR advice on workplace related matters. Maintains the ER tracking spreadsheet for issues that come to the ER office consulting with the Employee Relations manager as appropriate
Creates and reviews written disciplinary notices and templates including performance, conduct and telecommuting related letters. Provides edits and recommendations as needed to best support the action taken. Maintains templates on the ER shared drive
Administers the telecommuting process for the University system advising, reviewing and approving division telecommuting plans; providing guidance and answering questions to campus about telecommuting for staff
Reviews and approves telecommuting agreements; maintains telecommuting tracking and follows reporting standards as required
Manages the random drug and alcohol testing program. Communicates with the designated drug and alcohol administrators for safety and security sensitive positions; Ensures compliance with the policy to include training for reasonable suspension identification for supervisors
Advises on Employee Relations managed programs such as Reduction-in-Force (RIF), Voluntary Separation Programs (VSP) and Retirement Incentive Programs (RIP)
Assist in policy editing and development and serve as back-up to other ER consultants and training classes as needed
Provides intake appointments, working closely with employees and supervisors to assess ADA accommodation needs and work within the interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations
Coordinates the implementation of accommodations and maintains documentation of accommodation requests, approvals, and outcomes in accordance with ADA guidelines and university policies
Qualification
Required
Experience working in Employee Relations
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of USC policies and procedures; State HR regulations; knowledge of State and Federal laws
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to analyze needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting a variety of policies and procedures
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
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