Senior Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations

Alexandria City Public Schools - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Human Resources Specialist-Employee Relations plays a crucial role in supporting the Director of Employee Engagement and Relations by providing strategic guidance to various stakeholders within the organization. This position focuses on resolving workplace conflicts, managing performance issues, and facilitating employee engagement initiatives, thereby contributing to the overall success and career growth of employees. The role also involves conducting investigations related to employee relations matters and supporting HR colleagues in various HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal investigations concerning violations of district policy, discrimination, harassment, and other employee relations matters.
• Conduct Title IX investigations related to students and employees under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations.
• Serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator and assume some Title IX Coordinator responsibilities as needed.
• Write and present Investigative Reports to appropriate parties.
• Provide written summaries and associated letters related to workplace grievances for review by the Director of Employee Relations.
• Understand and execute end-to-end HR business processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate performance management processes and employee relations assistance.
• Manage the exit interview process, conduct pulse surveys, and other engagement activities.
• Research, investigate, and make recommendations related to workplace grievances.
• Provide timely responses to HR colleagues, employees, managers, and school leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least three years of direct human resources experience, with a minimum of one year handling employee relations issues.
• At least one year of consulting with various stakeholders on performance/disciplinary concerns.
• Current Title IX Coordinator training or willingness to complete within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• PHR, PHR/SHRM or SPHR/SHRM-CP certification or similar human resources related certification preferred.
• Prior experience in primary/secondary education or higher education.
• Training in conflict resolution and/or mediation.