Employee Relations Partner - Faculty Relations

University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Fayetteville, Arkansas

FULL TIME

Job Description

Employee Relations Partner – Faculty Relations The Employee Relations Partner – Faculty Relations provides specialized employee relations support for faculty matters. The role is responsible for formal employee relations consultation, case assessment, investigation, documentation, and resolution support. The Employee Relations Partner works as part of the HR Partner and HR Coordinator team collaborating with the Provost's Office, academic leaders, and Human Resources to address faculty workplace concerns. The position applies knowledge of higher education, faculty employment practices, and faculty policies and processes to provide consultation, conduct investigations, and support the resolution of employee relations matters. The position also develops and delivers employee relations training and conducts assigned investigations outside the scope of Title IX and OEOC. The position reports to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations, with a dotted line to the Vice-Provost for Faculty Affairs. Key Responsibilities:

Provide employee relations consultation and guidance on faculty workplace concerns, including performance, conduct, conflict, and related matters. Partner with the Provost's Office, department chairs, deans, academic administrators, and HR colleagues to address faculty employee relations matters. Conduct assigned faculty and employee relations investigations, including planning, interviewing, reviewing documentation, evaluating information, and documenting findings. Consult with the Director and appropriate university offices on complex, sensitive, or higher-risk matters requiring escalation or referral. Develop and deliver employee relations training and resources on topics such as performance management, workplace conduct, conflict resolution, difficult conversations, and documentation. Coordinate with the Office for Faculty Affairs to avoid duplicating the Faculty Resource Fellow's developmental, climate-focused, and faculty-success programming. Identify recurring employee relations issues and recommend opportunities for education or process improvement. Maintain appropriate case documentation and confidentiality.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution At least three years of professional experience in human resources, employee relations, faculty affairs, academic administration, or a related field Experience working in higher education or supporting faculty-related matters Experience advising employees, supervisors, faculty, or administrators on workplace or employee relations matters Experience interpreting and applying organizational policies and procedures Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations Experience developing or delivering training or presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field Five or more years of professional experience in human resources, employee relations, faculty affairs, academic administration, or a related field Three or more years of employee or faculty relations experience in higher education Experience working with a Provost's Office, faculty affairs function, deans, department chairs, or academic leadership Experience conducting faculty or academic personnel investigations Experience interpreting and applying faculty-specific policies and procedures Training or certification in workplace investigations, mediation, conflict resolution, or employee relations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices Knowledge of higher education, faculty employment practices, and academic structures Strong investigation, consultation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills Ability to interpret and apply faculty and institutional policies and procedures Ability to build effective working relationships with faculty, academic leaders, and HR colleagues Ability to manage sensitive matters with confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment

Qualification Equivalencies: Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Tina Paul, Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations, tinapaul@uark.edu Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting Frequent Physical Activity: Talking Occasional Physical Activity: Repetitive Motion, Walking

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Company	University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Location	Fayetteville, Arkansas
Type	FULL TIME
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