Employee Relations Consultant
Company: George Mason University
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: January 23, 2025
Job Description:
Employee Relations Consultant
10002103
Fairfax, VA
Administrative or Professional Faculty
Opening on: Dec 20 2024
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Department: Human Resources
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The George Mason University office of Human Resources invites
applicants for the position of Employee Relations Consultant.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to
the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and
staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich
George Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the Position:
Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, the Employee
Relations Consultant provides managerial support, advice, counsel,
conflict resolution, and problem solving to faculty and staff in
need of employee relations assistance or resources.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with faculty (instructional, research, clinical,
administrative and/or professional) and staff to provide assistance
for a variety of complex issues to include interpersonal conflict,
work-related and personal concerns, performance issues, and other
matters to seek resolution and/or identify and facilitate
solutions;
- Provides counsel, coaching, and support to classified staff
supervisors on classified staff performance management,
disciplinary/conduct related concerns, and workplace conflict to
include mediation, facilitation of meetings, and management of the
grievance process;
- Guides individuals and teams on how to effectively address and
resolve workplace concerns and mediate the resolution of
issues;
- Provides guidance and consultation with George Mason units and
campuses on faculty and staff issues, by being present at on the
main campus as well as satellite campuses as needed. Represents the
Employee Relations team on committees and in meetings as
directed;
- Responds to inquiries from faculty and staff, providing
clarification of policies and other work-related procedures and
matters;
- Builds relationships with the Employee Assistance Programs,
community-based resources for domestic abuse, substance abuse,
mental health issues, and other needs that may arise and need
referrals; and
- Initiates investigations that fall under HR's scope, such as
environmental assessments, culture/climate assessments, policy
violation investigations, etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field;
- Advanced degree in human resources or a related field, or a
combination of education and significant related experience
equivalent to an advanced degree;
- Considerable experience in an employee relations role
(generally five or more years);
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to
personnel matters;
- Knowledge of employee relations practices in a large complex
organization;
- Demonstrated common knowledge or understanding of cultural
differences;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to effectively analyze information and evaluating
results to identify the best solution;
- Ability to address and resolve problems collaboratively with
others, as well as by using independent judgment to select proper
course(s) of action;
- Ability to handle complex sensitive issues in a professional
and confidential manner;
- Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working
relationships with people of different backgrounds;
- Ability to observe, listen, and build relationships,
demonstrating a caring, competent, and optimistic approach to
individuals and problems;
- Problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities,
including ability to recognize problems and apply general rules to
produce effective solutions;
- Ability to seek, consider, and communicate diverse perspectives
and ideas; and
- Ability to handle tight deadlines and changing priorities
effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field;
- Considerable employee relations experience in a higher
education or other highly complex organization; and
- Experience with faculty matters, state classified staff
grievance processes, and alternative dispute resolution.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Employee
Relations Consultant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit
the online application to include three professional references
with contact information, and provide a resume and cover letter for
review.
Posting Open Date: December 20, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 20, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Keywords: George Mason University, Columbia , Employee Relations Consultant, Professions , Fairfax, Maryland
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