Human Resources Business Partner; Employee Relations​/EO

Working Title
Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations / EO)

Position Number
GA309

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Full Time

Sensitive Position
No

Sensitive Position Statement
A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority
Yes

Campus Security Authority Statement
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the CNU Police. The CNU Police will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for faculty and staff designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel
Yes

Designated Personnel Statement
This position is designated essential for the University. In the event of an emergency, this position may be required to work during an authorized closing depending on the situation.

Statement Of Economic Interest
No

Statement Of Economic Interest Statement
This position is NOT required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest form annually and the related training as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Restricted Position
Yes

Restricted Position Statement
A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is a restricted position.

Provides support for the University’s Employee Relations functions. Supports the planning and execution of performance management processes. Supports the change‑management efforts related to new systems and processes within the Office of Human Resources. Reviews recruitment and selection practices to ensure compliance in faculty and staff searches.

• In collaboration with the Manager of Human Resource Operations, provides advice, assistance, and counsel to employees and managers in the positive resolution of work‑related problems, concerns, and grievances.
• Supports the University’s employee relations program. This includes serving as the employee relations liaison with departments and enhancing the University’s environment by establishing and promoting effective employee relations strategies through proactive means such as training programs, workshops, and individual meetings.
• Analyzes problem situations and creatively works with employees and managers to find alternative methods of dispute resolution. Provides or coordinates mediations, as needed.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Human Resource Operations, conducts investigations and interviews employees and managers, as needed, to ascertain the facts surrounding alleged issues in order to resolve employment problems.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining employee relations files to include letters, department communications, and investigation notes.
• Tracks investigation progress through to completion.
• Consults and works closely with the Director of Institutional Compliance/Title IX Coordinator on related issues, policies, and needs.
• Provides guidance, interpretation, and consultation on complex human resources policies related to EO compliance, and employee relations.
• Serves as a consultant to managers and employees to strengthen employee relations and training and development in the positive resolution of work‑related problems, concerns, and grievances.
• Consults with the Executive Director of Human Resources and Manager of Human Resources Operations as to related DHRM and Employee Dispute Resolution (EDR) policies, as well as performance planning and evaluation, and other issues, needs and recommended actions.
• Serves as a consultant to faculty, staff, and supervisors on EDR and DHRM policies and procedures concerning employee relations, dispute resolution, performance planning and evaluation, and required reporting.
• Supports the Commonwealth’s grievance process.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures for employee relations issues.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Human Resource Operations, conducts employee exit surveys, tracks possible trends and attrition issues, and reports findings.
• In collaboration with the Manager of Human…