Union College

Employee Relations Specialist

Union College, Schenectady, NY · Full-time

Work authorization required$68k-$73kDetected 31 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, and strong conflict resolution skills.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Conducts fair, thorough, and timely investigations; documents findings and recommends appropriate actions.
Maintains documentation and files for investigations, incidents, and programs as needed.
Supports policy development, updates, and communication initiatives.
Partners with legal counsel, when necessary, on complex employee relations matters.
Supports termination processes to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
Provides support with coaching and training initiatives
Maintains accurate and confidential records of investigations and employee interactions.

3+ years of Employee Relations work experience.
Ability to demonstrate acute attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment and discretion when responding to employee relations requests and handling difficult or volatile situations effectively.
Ability to provide guidance to managers and employees on complex and significant employee relations issues.
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established and variable deadlines, with the flexibility to respond to stressful situations and unexpected demands.
Strong foundational knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets) and familiarity with HRIS or ER case management tracking software.
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent writing skills to prepare clear, concise, and well-written documents.
Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

5+ years of Employee Relations work experience.
Master's degree or equivalent experience.
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for fostering a positive, productive, and compliant workplace environment.
Employee Relations Specialist

The annual salary range for this position is $68,000-73,000.
Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition programs
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

Collaborates closely with the Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator to ensure employee matters related to discrimination, harassment, bias, or retaliation are responded to promptly and appropriately.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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