Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations

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This position is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to specific academic and administrative units, driving HR initiatives, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Human Resource environment. Knowledge of employment law and HR investigative best practices. Experience working in higher education is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strategic thinking, and conflict management skills. Ability to multi‑task is essential.

• Customer Service – Understands customer needs and works responsively to meet and exceed expectations.
• Communication – Clearly conveys information through impactful messaging; tailors communications to suit the intended audience; proficient with oral, written, and graphical means of communicating; facilitates candid, open, and relevant communications throughout the organization.
• Honesty/Integrity – Adheres to a moral or ethical code and gains the trust of others through demonstrated fair, responsible, and principled behavior.
• Valuing Diversity – Encourages an inclusive work environment; capitalizes on the benefits of cultural and cognitive diversity.
• Team Player – Builds cooperative partnerships among peers and stakeholders. Willing to adapt and compromise a position to gain a better, overall result for the team.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve organizational performance and customer value through elimination of waste, reduction of costs, improvements in quality, and/or process re‑engineering.
• Mission & Values – Aligns actions and decisions with the Jesuit mission and values, promoting cura personalis, ethical leadership, inclusivity, reflection, and service to the common good.
• Technology – Demonstrates the effective, ethical, and responsible use of technology to support learning, student success, operational efficiency, and institutional mission. Adapts to evolving technologies, uses digital tools to communicate and collaborate effectively, protects data privacy and security, and applies technology in ways that enhance access, inclusion, and informed decision‑making.

Requires a high degree of confidentiality.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for HR‑related matters for assigned units; including employee relations issues, policies, regulations, accommodations, employee programs, payroll issues, time off, etc.
• Partner with the unit on staff development and succession planning.
• Implement Performance Management for assigned population including Annual Performance Reviews, Performance Improvement Plans, and Corrective Actions.
• Assist with development and facilitation of staff and faculty training.
• Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration across the University.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements, particularly in higher education.
• Interpret and administer HR policies and procedures, providing guidance and support to employees.
• Oversee and manage the University’s ADA Accommodation process for faculty and staff in assigned population.
• Manage exit interviews for assigned population.
• Assist with the University’s Pet Therapy Program.
• Investigates and resolves matters pertaining to alleged misconduct; prepares comprehensive and timely investigative reports and effectively communicates findings to stakeholders.
• Escalate critical issues to SME.
• Provides back‑up for employee relations in other units.
• Assist with compliance issues and handbook updates.
• Support annual HR cycle deliverables, including performance management.
• Assist in the professional development for Human Resources, this involves: promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the Human Resources mission acting as a responsible committee…