About this role
Employee Relations Specialist
Summary: Performs the full range of professional duties required to support human resources administration, including the performance of complex and/or sensitive activities; and may manage a human resources large-scale, long-term project.
Qualifications: Required
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources or related field. • Four (4) years of experience in human resources or related specialty, two (2) years of which shall have been in employee relations. • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the theory, procedures, and practices of one or more of the fields of human resources. • Knowledge of FCPS policies and regulations and local, state, and federal laws that relate to the assigned office. • Familiarity with the principles and methods of public human resources administration and educational institution organization. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred
• Teaching experience.
Major Duties/Essential Functions: • Performs activities relating to labor and employment matters. • Serves as the subject matter expert for evaluation, compliance, and conduct matters. • Implements the systems of performance evaluation. • Processes employee grievances. • Ensures compliance with the employee appeal and grievance procedures. • Advises program managers of regulations and procedures affecting employee discipline and evaluation actions and documentation. • Provides mediation services when appropriate. • Oversees designated aspects of complaint investigations and/or Americans with Disabilities Act activities. • Provides technical assistance to program managers on matters of fair employment practices and interaction with federal, state, and local agencies involved in employment matters. • Develops and implements communications and training to inform and educate on employment matters. • Ensures that the school division operations are in compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, and FCPS policies and regulations. • Conducts or coordinates investigations of discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, and age. • Provides recommendations to senior staff and FCPS leadership. • Provides information to attorneys and others involving employee discipline and assists attorneys with legal matters for court presentations or federal and state compliance agencies. • Gives oral presentations. • Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.