REPOST Employee Relations Consultant

Job Responsibilities

Special Notice:
This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

• The Employee Relations Consultant implement and coordinate the employee relations program for assigned regions of the state comprising over 2000 employees. Counsel and advise all levels of agency management on disciplinary, performance and HR policies, state and federal HR regulations and laws. Provide guidance and instruction to agency employees regarding the agency complaint and grievance processes, general policy and HR laws.
  
  Plan and conduct training on EPMS, Disciplinary policies and HR laws and regulations. Implement the agency's compliance and response to the EEOC.
• Coordinate with management and the DSS Office of General Counsel to ensure fair and accurate application of the disciplinary policy and guidelines. Conduct investigations and make recommendations for resolutions to employee complaints. Manage the internal agency grievance process to include interpretation and complete coordination to final agency decision. Coordinate internal mediations as requested. Maintain statistical records on all actions taken by the agency.
• Coordinate & implement the FMLA process. Disseminate information to staff ensuring notification of rights and eligibility. Create and provide regular training to management to ensure accurate implementation.
• Coordinate with DSS Legal Counsel and county/division supervisors to provide the agency's response to all S.C. Human Affairs and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges. Oversees the HR administrative and county level collection of all information related to the charges.
• Coordinate with the HR & ER Director to review and updated various HR polices for federal/state compliance.
• Ensures personal identifying information is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Completes other related duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's Degree and at least two (2) years of applicable experience in Employee Relations or training.

A Master's Degree or higher may be substituted for the required work experience.

Must have a valid driver's license.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

Human Resources/ Richland County

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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