Coordinator, Employee Relations

$56,827 - $65,353/Yr

Lee College - Baytown, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Baytown, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Coordinator of Employee Relations at Lee College plays a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment by addressing and resolving employee relations issues, investigating complaints, guiding disciplinary actions, and overseeing performance evaluations. This position requires interaction with all levels of leadership to ensure compliance with college policies and relevant laws, while also providing training and support to employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve employee complaints promptly, providing guidance and support to employees and supervisors for handling performance-related issues and conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding corrective actions, ensuring timely, consistent and appropriate intervention.
• Facilitate communication and mediate, when necessary, to resolve disputes and foster a cooperative workplace.
• Provide guidance and support during the employee grievance process, ensuring all steps are followed in compliance with college policy and employment law.
• Investigate employee allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and sexual misconduct in alignment with college policies and relevant laws.
• Document investigations thoroughly, prepare reports and make recommendations for action based on findings.
• Coordinate the annual employee performance evaluation program, ensuring timelines are met and evaluations are completed.
• Advise supervisors on effective performance management practices, setting performance standards and providing constructive feedback.
• Interpret and clarify college policies and procedures for employees and supervisors, promoting understanding and compliance.
• Develop and deliver employee relations training and presentations for employees and managers on topics such as conflict resolution, performance evaluation, policy updates and employee rights.
• Track and analyze employee relations metrics to identify trends, report findings and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel when necessary to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Two years of related work experience
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations (e.g., EEO, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, Title IX, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pay attention to details, prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential situations/information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and perform data analysis and word processing
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the college's HRIS and talent management systems