University of Baltimore
Employee Relations and Leave Specialist, Office of Human Resources
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Employee Relations And Leave Specialist
The University of Baltimore is seeking an individual who is interested in being part of an organization that supports the people and the city of Baltimore. UBalt is a minority-serving institution, located in the heart of Baltimore. UBalt serves the local community in a variety of ways, from furthering advancement through education to providing legal services to people in need through our various clinics. Within the Office of Human Resources, the incumbent would enjoy a supportive environment for personal/professional growth and development. Reporting to the Lead Employee Relations Specialist, the Employee Relations and Leave Specialist will provide guidance to managers and employees regarding counseling, discipline, performance management, and policy interpretation. In addition, this position will administer FMLA, ADA, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Claims, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulation as well as USM and UBalt policies. Position will assist with investigating complaints related to matters of employee misconduct and violations of policy. This is an entry professional-level employee relations role expected to work independently under the guidance of a lead role. This is a hybrid remote/in-office position with some on-campus work required. Responsibilities: Provides guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of issues including employee counseling, performance management, and policy interpretation. Reviews, updates, drafts, and operationalizes policies and policy priorities. Administers employee leave programs related to FMLA, ADA, Parental Leave, and Worker's Compensation. Educates employees and managers on the provisions for each leave, collaborates with departments to find workable solutions for various related leave situations, and ensures compliance with regulatory and USM/UBalt requirements. Supports complaint investigations related to discrimination, sexual misconduct, or other misconduct. This may include receiving complaints, providing employees with information about the process, conducting interviews, taking notes/observing interviews, and drafting reports. In collaboration and consultation with the Lead Employee Relations Specialist and the Manager of Training and Development, identifies training needs. Assists in the development of training content and delivers training as appropriate. Contributes to job aids, web site content, and knowledge boards. Administers unemployment insurance processes including claim responses, hearing representation, documentation management, and compliance with state and federal regulations to effectively manage unemployment costs. Supports employee retention through engagement and recognition activities. Participates in campus-wide committees, identifies opportunities for recognition, and supports existing recognition events and activities. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field. Experience: Two years of experience in Human Resources. Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Experience in employee relations, leave compliance, and/or in higher education. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Parental leave, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Working knowledge of principles and practices in the areas of conducting investigations, equal opportunity, harassment and discrimination, conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing, and data collection. Critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme confidentiality and sensitivity. Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University. Working knowledge of current federal and state civil rights, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscrimination laws; and compliance regulations including, but not limited to, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additional Job Information: The University of Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
The University of Baltimore is seeking an individual who is interested in being part of an organization that supports the people and the city of Baltimore. UBalt is a minority-serving institution, located in the heart of Baltimore. UBalt serves the local community in a variety of ways, from furthering advancement through education to providing legal services to people in need through our various clinics. Within the Office of Human Resources, the incumbent would enjoy a supportive environment for personal/professional growth and development. Reporting to the Lead Employee Relations Specialist, the Employee Relations and Leave Specialist will provide guidance to managers and employees regarding counseling, discipline, performance management, and policy interpretation. In addition, this position will administer FMLA, ADA, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Claims, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulation as well as USM and UBalt policies. Position will assist with investigating complaints related to matters of employee misconduct and violations of policy. This is an entry professional-level employee relations role expected to work independently under the guidance of a lead role. This is a hybrid remote/in-office position with some on-campus work required. Responsibilities: Provides guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of issues including employee counseling, performance management, and policy interpretation. Reviews, updates, drafts, and operationalizes policies and policy priorities. Administers employee leave programs related to FMLA, ADA, Parental Leave, and Worker's Compensation. Educates employees and managers on the provisions for each leave, collaborates with departments to find workable solutions for various related leave situations, and ensures compliance with regulatory and USM/UBalt requirements. Supports complaint investigations related to discrimination, sexual misconduct, or other misconduct. This may include receiving complaints, providing employees with information about the process, conducting interviews, taking notes/observing interviews, and drafting reports. In collaboration and consultation with the Lead Employee Relations Specialist and the Manager of Training and Development, identifies training needs. Assists in the development of training content and delivers training as appropriate. Contributes to job aids, web site content, and knowledge boards. Administers unemployment insurance processes including claim responses, hearing representation, documentation management, and compliance with state and federal regulations to effectively manage unemployment costs. Supports employee retention through engagement and recognition activities. Participates in campus-wide committees, identifies opportunities for recognition, and supports existing recognition events and activities. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field. Experience: Two years of experience in Human Resources. Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Experience in employee relations, leave compliance, and/or in higher education. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Parental leave, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Working knowledge of principles and practices in the areas of conducting investigations, equal opportunity, harassment and discrimination, conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing, and data collection. Critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme confidentiality and sensitivity. Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University. Working knowledge of current federal and state civil rights, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscrimination laws; and compliance regulations including, but not limited to, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additional Job Information: The University of Baltimore does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.