What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Employee Relations Specialist position at sdbor-sb?
Ready to embark on a new and exciting journey in your Human Resources career? South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. With a strong commitment to fostering a positive and productive workplace, we invite candidates who share a passion for maintaining positive employee experiences. As the Senior Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our workplace remains a hub of collaboration, respect, and compliance. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible position. The Office of Human Resources at SDSU is a dynamic and integral part of our institution's commitment to excellence in higher education and is a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead employee relations activities by performing a variety of duties to promote employee welfare, such as performance management and supervisor support, employee support, remote work agreements, ADA accommodations, etc; Lead investigations and guide supervisors through performance issues, discipline processes, and grievances; Communicate with university leaders to provide guidance and training on employee relations issues as well as navigate more complex issues as they arise; Interview employees and discuss personnel and performance related problems that adversely affect morale, health, and productivity;Evaluate and assist in the resolution of human resources and performance related problems; Explain and provide advice to employees about university, SDBOR, and state rules, regulations, and procedures, and the need for compliance; andSupervise Employee Relations Specialist/Trainer. BENEFITS:South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field by time of appointment;At least three years of experience in human resources/employee support work or related;Demonstrated ability to use discretion and excellent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work under multiple deadlines;Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures;Demonstrated ability to influence others and be persuasive when facing resistance;Demonstrated ability to conduct an investigative interview;Strong organizational, critical thinking and analytical skills;Ability to work effectively with people at varying levels within the University;Ability to display a high level of professionalism;Customer service focus; andEffective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate degree; and PHR, SPHR, SHRM certification. APPLICATION PROCESS:This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
