Manager of Workplace Relations and HR Operations

Job Posting Information

Position Type

Administrative Staff

Classification Title

Administrative Staff

Position Title

Manager of Workplace Relations and HR Operations

Position Number

A01104

Pay Grade Level

AD 01

Salary

$95k - $105k annually

Department

Office of Human Resources

Posting Number

S 121301361

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Number of Months

Position End Date

Work Schedule

Regular business hours : Monday through Friday is typical, however occasional evening / weekend support may be required based on operational need.

Basic Function

The Manager of Workplace Relations and Human Resources Operations will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day HR operations and managing employee relations activities.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs that support a fair and respectful workplace culture while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and manage a team of HR professionals responsible for various HR functions, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and values.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and resource to managers and employees on a wide range of HR-related issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and workplace accommodations.
• Investigate employee complaints, grievances, and concerns, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve issues and promote a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, and Civil Rights / Title IX, to address HR-related matters and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of HR daily office operations, including but not limited to worker's compensation, unemployment, immigration, and record-keeping.
• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, and recommend updates and improvements to HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement, and prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership as needed.

Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement, and prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership as needed.

• Participate in HR-related projects and initiatives, such as HR system implementations, process improvements, and organizational development efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in HR operations, employee relations, or a related HR function, with demonstrated expertise in managing HR processes and resolving employee issues.

Key Attributes :

• Demonstrated leader of people within the HR profession.
• Experience with HR office operations and departmental processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing employees and employment practices.
• Experience leading or overseeing complex and sensitive workplace investigations.
• A deep sense of empathy for the employee experience, including an awareness of the social and cultural context that shapes that experience.
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion in managing confidential and sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with participants in an investigation and inspire trust in the investigations function;

serve as an escalation point and / or take on the complex investigations.

• Strong personal ethics and integrity from the approach to do the right thing.
• Ability to influence when requested to deviate from process or your best judgment.
• Agility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Skills in data analysis and problem solving.
• Knowledge to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events and take action as needed.
• Strong communication skills; interpersonal, oral and written.
• High level of professionalism, exceptionally organized, timely and accurate.
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

2 Years of experience leading a team in employee relations or a related HR function.

Employee Relations and / or HR experience in higher education is preferred.

Physical Demands

Office environment which may include : sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Contact(s)

Human Resources

Contact Phone / Extension

Contact Email

[email protected]

Open Date

07 / 10 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Position is open until filled. Candidates applying on or before July 26, 2024 will be assured full consideration.

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism ( IDEA ) at Denison Forward .

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at [email protected] .