The University of Texas at Austin · 11 hours ago
Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is a prestigious educational institution, and they are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to support their University Housing and Dining department. This role involves consulting with staff and managers on employee relations matters, resolving concerns, and fostering a positive work environment in compliance with university and legal standards.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the department’s initial point of contact for employee relations concerns. Conduct initial bilingual (Spanish/English) intake and consult with employees regarding employee relations issues, including conflict with coworkers or management, personal issues, available resources, and questions about policy. Provide referrals to other university offices as needed. Work collaboratively with HR leadership on complex employee relations cases
Consult with supervisors and managers on employee relations issues and recommend solutions based on policies/procedures. Conduct department investigations and work with employees/ managers to understand perspectives and guide them toward resolution. Consult with other university offices as needed. Work collaboratively with UHD Workers Compensation, Separations, and Leave team (WSL) to provide guidance and support. Assist with Workday separation approvals as needed
Develop and facilitate trainings for UHD supervisors, managers, and directors on employee relations topics including corrective action. Assist in presenting New Employee Orientation in Spanish
Document all consultations, referrals, and corrective actions processes. Lead and coordinate employee relations meetings and provide updates regarding pending employee relations cases. Provide employee relations metrics to leadership as needed
Process formal corrective action letters, including reviewing and editing letters, working with department management, and ushering letters through the approval process to ensure timely submittal to employees. Identify trends and provide feedback to leadership. Track and retain completed letters in employee file
Review exit interviews to identify trends and provide feedback to unit/managers. Provide guidance to managers when writing performance appraisals. Review less-than-satisfactory evaluations and work with manager to identify next steps
Maintain knowledge of UT, federal, and state laws/policies. Respond to open records request. Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, social sciences, public administration, or a related field
Five years of experience in a human resources function
Use of personal computer and other standard office equipment
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish – highly preferred. Ability to interpret meetings, read and translate documents, and effectively communicate in both languages
More than five years of experience in human resources function
Two or more years of experience with employee relations
HR Certification
Experience working with sensitive and confidential information in an office setting and a customer-facing role
Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills
Benefits
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Free Capital Metro bus rides
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Career growth & professional development
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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