Senior Employee Relations Consultant & Compliance Analyst

Senior Employee Relations Consultant & Compliance Analyst

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Human Resources

The Senior Employee Relations Consultant & Compliance Analyst serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in employee relations, partnering closely with HR Business Partners to promote a fair, consistent, and compliant workplace. This role guides and mentors HR Business Partners through complex employee relations matters, providing expert counsel on policy interpretation, investigations, and resolution strategies. The Consultant ensures employee issues are handled with integrity, sound judgment, and in alignment with VCU’s organizational values and legal standards.

• Lead and advise on high‑risk and sensitive employee relations cases, including investigations into misconduct and policy violations.
• Provide strategic counsel to HR Business Partners and managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, advising HR Business Partners during strategic consultations.
• Advise HR Leadership on necessary policy updates during triennial policy review and conduct peer institutional research to reduce organizational risk.
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior HR and university leadership on compliance strategies and employee relations trends.
• Deliver annual and ongoing training to HR Business Partners on progressive discipline, performance management, investigations, and compliance.
• Analyze employee relations data to identify trends and develop proactive strategies.
• Prepare executive‑level reports on compliance risks, investigation outcomes, and policy effectiveness.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business or related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Work Experience:
  
  Significant progressive human resources experience, including employee relations and compliance consulting or advisory roles; proven experience managing complex investigations and advising senior leadership.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  Demonstrated ability to understand, implement, and assist with all employee relations matters, perform with a sense of urgency, possess strong investigative skills, sound judgment, facilitation skills, coaching experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, detail orientation, research skills, and proficiency with relevant technology (Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, Smartsheets, spreadsheets, databases). Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast‑paced environment, fostering respect, professionalism, and civility.

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Five (5) years of employee relations experience.
• Six (6) to eight (8+) years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations and compliance consulting or advisory roles.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or related HR/employee relations certification.

Up to $110,000

All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt | Hours per Week: 40 | Restricted Position:
No | ORP Eligible:
Yes | Flexible Work Arrangement:
Hybrid | University

Job Title:

Administrator HR 1‑3