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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 3 weeks ago

Employee Relations Consultant-Human Resources- UTK

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a collaborative Employee Relations Consultant to join their Human Resources department. This role involves providing consultation and support to Facilities Services staff on various employee relations topics, fostering trust and connection to empower others for success in the workplace.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide consultation and recommendations to Facilities Services managers and employees on policy & procedure interpretation, complaints, conflict management, performance related concerns, and changes to organizational structure

Consult with departments and provide support for a variety of ER topics

Develop and deliver training in partnership with Facilities Services on Employee Relations topics

Leverage HR partners to enhance employee engagement within Facilities Services

Coordinate and participate in various HR outreach initiatives

Support 946-CARE program for distressed faculty & staff. Implement case management plans

Maintain the integrity of tracking and documentation of cases in case management system

Qualification

Employee RelationsConflict ManagementHR Best PracticesConsultative ServicesMS Office ProficiencyTraining FacilitationPolicy InterpretationReport AnalysisWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsFlexibility

Required

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Two years of experience in an HR office environment with progressive responsibilities in conflict management and/or employee relations area. Experience providing consultative and/or advisory services to partners outside of HR on HR matters with the goal of problem solving and creating positive solutions in a customer focused environment

Knowledge: Working knowledge of HR best practices, as well as federal & state laws. Understands the importance of confidentiality. Knowledge of the University's policies and procedures

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, leadership skills, proficient in MS Office

Abilities: Ability to multi-task, facilitate training/meetings, diffuse volatile situations, interpret policy, analyze reports and ability to be flexible/objective in a high-pressure environment

Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred

Education: Master's Degree and/or other licenses/certifications (examples: PRH, SPHR, or equivalent)

Experience: Experience working in an HR office environment in the trades or comparable area

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: N/A

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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