Employee Relations Analyst (Part-Time)

Part-Time Position

Salary Range: $57,125 - $91,971 Salary Grade: 19 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to investigate complaints, grievances, monitors compliance, and provides training regarding federal, state and local non-discrimination policies and laws.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conducts investigations; receives and reviews complaints and grievances; conducts intake activities; schedules and conducts interviews and fact finding conferences with appropriate witnesses; gathers evidence and supporting documentation; prepares investigative reports; and makes recommendation of a cause or no cause finding.

Determines the applicability of mediation procedures; conducts and/or coordinates complaint mediation hearings, counseling, coaching, and/or negotiations; and takes and transcribes minutes of all mediation activities.

Ensures compliance with nondiscrimination policies; advises department staff on strategies to eliminate identified barriers and problems; communicates non-discrimination related policies and procedures at regular intervals; provides guidance and advice to employees regarding possible discrimination issues; and serves as liaison between County departments..

Maintains statistical documentation; compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data; researches information; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; and makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures.

Assists in developing and/or updating complaint procedures, policies and forms for consistency with federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations as appropriate.

Maintains confidentiality of all work activities; stores and maintains confidential information and records of personal information collected during the course of an investigation; and utilizes discretion when conducting business with internal and external parties to protect individual rights according to established privacy laws and policies.

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and attends workshops.

Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required; three years of experience in affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, human resources or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certifications: PHR, SPHR; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP certification is desireable.