Employee Labor Relations Specialist II (Human Resources)

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Performs complex activities in support of the administration, development, and implementation of the employee and labor relations program and policies. Conducts investigations of allegations of employee misconduct, and violations of university policies and procedures. Works with colleagues and appropriate department leaders to track and maintain the flow of employee concerns initial complaint to investigation and the final disposition action, ensuring the timely delivery of investigation summaries and recommended action(s). Engages appropriate parties to resolve escalated employee relations concerns.

• Manages assigned employee relations concerns directed to ELR by providing staff (managers, supervisor, and employees) with coaching and guidance to employees on the resolution of ELR matters ensuring consistent interpretation and application of university policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and execution of all separations of employment processes.
• Conducts multiple thorough, fair, and timely reviews and assessments of complex employee relations issues including facilitating appropriate intake meetings, background research, interviews, and de-brief meetings with appropriate partners.
• Gathers and analyzes information/research in support internal investigations to determine if a violation occurred. Reports findings to the ELR Director or Assistant Director and provides possible solutions to resolve matters.
• Provides confidential administrative support to the ELR department in all program activities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, university's policies and procedures, and the University's various collective bargaining agreements. Administers and interprets policies and agreements for management and staff.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) tracking system and ELR employee files for assigned cases.
• Responds to information requests with the highest level of confidentiality; provides support to university administrators, managers, and supervisors in areas of contact administration, grievances, discipline, and performance management.
• Facilitates exit interviews in a timely manner and provide monthly reports of the analysis of employee responses in areas which demonstrate patterns and require immediate attention by ELR, such as high employee turnover, problems with supervisor, and or unfavorable working environment.
• Provides administrative support in the processing of Nepotism, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activity Disclosures, and Flexible Work Arrangements as assigned and follows through with any necessary action to resolve conflict, and with the expiration of approved arrangements.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of HR experience or Master's degree and two (2) years of HR experience.

• An understanding of federal and state labor laws and regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.

• Administrative

• $62,500-$67,500

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.