Employee Relations Manager

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Human Resources

human resources

2201 West College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty, Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

Position Overview

The Employee Relations Manager administers day-to-day employee and labor relations; analyzes, advises on, tracks, manages, mediates, and resolves employee relations cases; advises employees seeking assistance with workplace problems; assists supervisors in utilizing best practices when addressing employee relations issues; increases supervisors' abilities to positively impact employee performance, conduct, and morale; identifies and works to correct issues affecting workplace morale and productivity;

develops and maintains systems that support positive employee relations; provides education for supervisors and managers, and develops and administers training; and collaborates with the CHRO & CoS, General Counsel, HR Manager, and Civil Rights Specialist on employee and labor relations matters.

The position reports to the CHRO & CoS. The incumbent will be based on the Carson City campus with occasional travel to the Fallon and Douglas campuses, and occasional travel for training and conferences. The hours are generally Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00 pm.

Job Duties

Employee Relations

* Interpret and apply applicable Federal and State employment laws and regulations, Nevada Administrative Code, Board of Regents (BOR) Handbook, Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Procedures and Guidelines Manual, WNC policy and bylaws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements, including consideration of past practice and precedent

* Advise both supervisors and employees on employee relations matters

* Instruct and assist supervisors and managers with coaching, discipline, grievance, termination and other employee relations matters

* Assist management and supervisors with the development of documents used to address performance management and behavior concerns

* Develop, compile, and maintain employee relations templates and documents

* Review applicable investigation reports, analyze the matter within compliance frameworks, and recommend appropriate personnel action

* Write disciplinary documents, ensure due process, and meet specified timelines

* Identify and develop pre-disciplinary review officers and coordinate pre-disciplinary reviews

* Represent WNC before the Employee Management Committee, Personnel Hearing Officers, and other applicable hearing/appeal bodies

* Assist General Counsel with employment-related case preparation, responses, and appeals

* Confer with Business Center North (BCN) on classified employee grievance and disciplinary proceedings

* Manage positive drug and alcohol screens and refusals to test

* Periodically review the status of required licenses and certifications and address suspensions or revocations

* Manage Fitness for Duty cases

* Monitor probationary and trial periods and consult regularly with supervisors to ensure informed decisions are made prior to the conclusion of probationary and trial periods

* Manage involuntary transfers, releases during probationary periods, reversions during trial periods, notices of non-reappointment/termination, and non-renewal of temporary appointments

* Monitor for challenges and opportunities to enhance culture and the employee experience, make recommendations for improvements

* Work with the Human Resources team to plan, organize, and conduct employee appreciation activities

Labor Relations

* Represent WNC administration in CBA negotiations

* Monitor changes to collective bargaining agreements (CBA)…