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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Employee Relations Consultant (61033107)

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $89K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to work within the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The role involves consulting with various stakeholders on employee relations issues, managing exit interviews, and providing training on employment regulations and practices.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Consults with directors, managers, supervisors, District Human Resources Managers (DHRMs), Headquarters Human Resources (HQ HR) Liaisons, and employees concerning employee relations issues within the Agency

Research issues and provides guidance

Processes disciplinary actions to include coordinating grievances and complaints

Assists with the investigation of a variety of human resources issues (Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Wage and Hour, Harassment, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Discrimination, employee disputes, hiring, etc.) to ensure that effective, legally compliant resolutions are determined in a timely manner and within guidelines and regulations

Consults with employees and supervisors regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements to provide necessary information for decision making, taking appropriate action and/or referring to another entity if necessary

Exercises a high degree of expertise while coordinating and reviewing return-to-work statuses and/or requests for reasonable accommodations

Manages the Exit Interview Program for SCDOT

Issues and maintains the Exit Interview surveys for employees for separated employees

Collaborates with DHR, HQ HR Liaisons, and supervisors as necessary to coordinate in-person exit interviews or conduct follow-ups

Maintains a tracking system to record exit interview data and monitor trends

Communicates survey information and any trends for completed surveys to the Employee Relations Manager and HR Director

Consults with respective managers and Division Directors to share relevant feedback and recommends appropriate actions if needed

Provides sensitive and required information in a timely manner

Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with management, DHR, HQ HR Liaisons, and employees

Works closely with legal staff/representatives, Division of State Human Resources, State Human Affairs Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other related entities

Provides required information in a timely manner

Develops and provides training to supervisors and employees ensuring all are knowledgeable of current practices, employment regulations and employment laws

Collects related data and provides statistics, as necessary

Completes special projects as requested

Performs other related duties as required