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Vanderbilt University · 12 hours ago

Employee Relations Business Partner, Public Safety

positionNashville, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Vanderbilt University is dedicated to fostering a safe and secure environment and is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner for Public Safety. This role focuses on managing employee relations within a diverse police department workforce and ensures adherence to university policies while resolving labor relations issues.

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Responsibilities

Manage employee relations within a dynamic police department workforce
Handle complexities inherent in diverse staffing, focusing on administration of university policies
Resolve employee and labor relations issues through specialized conflict resolution strategies
Ensure adherence to the department's general orders while upholding performance management and disciplinary processes
Develop and implement departmental procedures, guidelines, and training programs
Provide guidance on employee relations, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and other core university policies

Qualification

HR managementEmployee relationsLabor relationsHRIS systemsOracle Cloud HCMMicrosoft Office SuiteProactivityCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree: Required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience: At least 5 years in HR management with a strong emphasis on employee relations, including handling labor relations and performance management; experience in a law enforcement environment preferred
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills for effective relationship-building within the organization
Problem-Solving: Proven capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and expertise
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with HRIS systems, particularly Oracle Cloud HCM, and advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Time Management: Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
Proactivity: Demonstrated ability to exceed expectations in contributing to team success

Preferred

HR Certification: Preferred (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
Experience in a law enforcement environment preferred

Company

Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
dateFounded in 1873
location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.vanderbilt.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28.55M
Key Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M

Leadership Team

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Bharat Bhuva
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Bill Blot
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