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Employee Relations Specialist/Trainer

1 month ago


Brookings, United States South Dakota State University Full time

Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Employee Relations Specialist/Trainer
Posting Number NFE02462P
Department SDSU-Human Resources
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text
Join our team as an Employee Relations Specialist/Trainer and play a vital role in fostering a positive work environment at South Dakota State University (SDSU) You’ll be at the heart of our efforts to enhance each phase of the employee lifecycle, support performance management, and ensure compliance with university and state regulations. If you enjoy guiding supervisors, developing training and tackling complex HR challenges, we want to hear from you This position is located on our main campus in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The Office of Human Resources at SDSU is a dynamic and integral part of our institution’s commitment to excellence in higher education. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guide supervisors through performance management processes such as disciplinary processes, grievances, work improvement plans. Coach supervisors on proper performance documentation, difficult conversations and performance ratings. Communicate with university leaders to navigate complex issues. Conduct employee interviews to discuss personnel and performance problems affecting morale, health, and productivity. Evaluate and assist in resolving HR and performance-related problems, investigate complaints, and provide advice on compliance with university, SDBOR, and state laws, policies, rules and regulations. Review remote work requests and facilitate ADA accommodation requests. Analyze trends to identify training needs. Research, develop and deploy training and professional development opportunities.

BENEFITS:
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree completed by time of appointment;
Minimum of one year of experience in human resources, employer/employee support role, service support work or related;
Ability to work collaboratively as a team;
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively with people at varying levels within the University by fostering relationships and establishing trust;
Customer service focus; and
Effective written and verbal communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHR, SPHR, SHRM certification.
Background in advising, coaching or guiding on employment issues.
Knowledge of learning, interpreting, explaining, and applying policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Experience in critical thinking, assessing situations, and communicating clearly and concisely.
Background in utilizing discretion and superior judgement, ensuring confidentiality, and working efficiently under multiple deadlines.
Proven skill in guiding, coaching, persuading and influencing others when facing resistance.
Experience conducting an investigative interview.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Open Until Filled Yes

Advertised Salary Expected starting salary is at least $68,000.
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
This is an overtime exempt position that will have core hours of M-F 8-5 PM.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires No Requirement