Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner

Job

Location:

Augusta University

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our mission in the Human Resources Division of Augusta University is to serve as a strategic resource for making Augusta University a top‑tier university that is a destination of choice for education, health care, discovery, creativity and innovation. We enable and enhance the effectiveness of the organization by delivering reliable and creative HR services and solutions that support our customers and advance the university mission, vision and values.

We provide HR expertise, strategic and timely support, creative and competent advice, meaningful and courteous service, and efficient and reliable processes.

This position serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert with employee relations workplace matters. This role is responsible for fostering a positive and productive academic environment by providing guidance on employee relation matters, conflict resolution, performance management, and compliance with institutional and legal standards. The Employee Relations Partner collaborates positively and closely with academic leadership, human resources, and other stakeholders to support employee well‑being, engagement, and institutional goals.

• Advisory Services
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to various members of the campus, including employees and academic leadership on workplace concerns, employment policies, and employment matters.
  • Provide guidance on performance management, professional development, and workplace accommodations.
  • As needed, collaborate with the Academic Leaders and others supporting the process to offer consultation and support regarding workplace disputes.
• Conflict Resolution and Investigation
  • As or when needed, coordinate or help to mediate related disputes, foster constructive dialogue and resolution strategies.
  • Conduct thorough, impartial investigations of complaints and policy violations.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel and compliance teams to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.
• Policy Interpretation & Compliance
  • Ensure institutional policies and procedures align with labor laws, accreditation standards, and best practices for higher education.
  • Partner with academic leadership to review, update, and implement related policies.
  • Assist in training and educating administrators on relevant policies and proactive performance improvement plans as well as progressive discipline when needed.
• Performance & Conduct Management
  • Provide guidance on addressing performance concerns, including developing plans, recommendations and guidance with performance.
  • Support academic leaders in handling misconduct, professional standards, and workplace expectations.
• Collaboration
  • Partner with various supervisors:
    Business Managers, Department Administrators, Deans, Department Chairs, Provosts, and other HR leaders to align relations strategies with institutional priorities.
  • Cultivate a positive rapport with staff in various departments to ensure that we are working together collegially by guiding.
  • Present…