What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations and Engagement Officer position at Miami Dade College?
Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as an Employee Relations and Engagement Officer . This key role is responsible for overseeing employee relations and compliance initiatives, ensuring fair and equitable employment practices College-wide.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Serves as liaison between employees and management by providing advice / guidance to College leaders, supervisors and employees to resolve specific problems through effective use of coaching, counseling, administration of progressive discipline as appropriate, with particular attention to grievance case management duties.
- Performs data collection, preparation, and analysis to serve a variety of institutional reporting needs.
- Develops engagement strategies to increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies and other employment issues; after analyzing the information, makes recommendations on changes.
- Organizes recognition programs, wellness initiatives, professional development and feedback mechanisms (e.g., surveys, focus groups, etc.).
- Prepares content and delivers presentations and training concerning areas of responsibility including, but not limited to best practices in employee relations, talent retention, supervision, talent development and performance management, equal access / equal opportunity.
- In collaboration with the College’s Center for Institutional / Organizational Learning, assists in evaluation of training programs from external resources including legal and related professional publications, industry white papers and online learning platforms.
- Keeps current with State and Federal rules and regulations through official publications and communication with appropriate agencies.
- Researches and explains laws and legal affairs concerning employee relations practices and strategies to managers.
- Provides direct assistance for the formulation and implementation of College policies and procedure as they affect the human resources area with a focus on employee relations.
- Performs related duties as required or deemed appropriate to accomplish the responsibilities and functions of the area.
- Manages unemployment compensation claims programs and other special internal employee relations and advancement activities, in coordination with the Office of Equal Employment
- Opportunity Programs and other College personnel as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements :
To learn more about this and other employment opportunities with Miami Dade College, please visit us at www.mdc.edu / jobs.
About Miami Dade College :
Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 164,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.
Salary : $71,171 - $88,963
