South Carolina Department of Transportation ยท 1 day ago
Employee Relations Consultant (61033107)
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to provide guidance on employee relations issues within the Agency. The role involves consulting with various stakeholders, managing exit interviews, and developing training programs to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Civil Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and two and one-half (2.5) years of relevant human resources experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer
May be required to lift up to 30 lbs
May be required to work outside normal work schedule
Some travel is required
Preferred
Two and one-half (2.5) years of Employee Relations experience
Company
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, where employees use innovative ways to develop and maintain safe and efficient transportation systems in the state of South Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriane Radeker
Program Manager - SCDOT Commission and Government Affairs
Darrin Player
Chief Procurement Officer
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