Employee Relations Lead, Human Resources

About the role

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Employee Relations Lead to join its Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex workplace issues
• Foster a positive employee experience
• Ensure fair, consistent application of company policies
• Partner closely with HR, Legal, and business leaders to mitigate risk
• Conduct investigations and provide consultation on the application of federal, state, and university employment laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Provide guidance and consultation to management, employees, and HR partners regarding collective bargaining agreements, labor-related policies, and applicable employment laws
• Ensure consistent application of labor agreements and compliance with state and federal labor regulations
• Provide training on various employee relations/labor relations-related topics
• Engage with vendors
• Perform other HR duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience
• OR Master’s degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience
• Related Experience: Employee relations and/or labor relations experience, training development and delivery, experience conducting workplace investigations, experience with performance management and conflict resolution, application of employment law or related

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
• Dual Career Assistance Program

Pay

Compensation Grade C. The typical range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Schedule

N/A