EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation :

• Advises staffing professionals on policies, procedures and laws.
• Conducts discipline and termination due process hearings for certified and classified employees and ensures recommendations meet all applicable legal requirements.
• Facilitate and execute employee relations matters dealing with employee discipline, to include suspension and due process hearings.
• Supervises the process for preparing for terminations and appeals.
• Assist in designing and developing the processes required to formulate committees required to review, develop, and revise district Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Assist in designing and developing the processes and personnel required to coordinate the development of handbooks / guides / brochures and other information / advisory / instructional materials required for the implementation of district Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Maintains liaison with various agencies outside of the District to ensure efficient customer service.
• Develops and delivers appropriate training programs for school principals and supervisors.
• Gathers data and responds to pending legal proceedings.
• Ensures District compliance with outside agency requirements.
• Represents the Human Resources Department on various issues and legal proceedings.
• Provides guidance and assists principals and supervisors dealing with employee issues and employee evaluation.
• Coordinates and implements district wide processes regarding legal compliance issues.
• Ensure principals and supervisors follow statutory and New Mexico Administrative code procedures for employee evaluation and disciplinary issues.
• Interfaces with legal counsel to ensure proper procedures and protocols are followed regarding employee relations, including drafting and composing employee memorandums, which includes technical / legal writing.
• Interfaces with district bargaining units to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements as pertains to employee relations.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing new district wide processes regarding legal compliance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others.
• Proficient with word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge and experience in labor and employee relations practices.
• Employee Relations experience within a school district.

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources, business, education or other related fields with five years directly related knowledge and experience (in a human resources generalist capacity or school-related management position entailing human resource knowledge);

or five years working directly within the APS Human Resources Staffing Department in an employee relations capacity.

• Teaching or other school related administrative experience helpful in performance of duties.
30+ days ago