Employment Relations Specialist

About the role

The Bureau of Human Resources within the Division of Management Services is seeking applicants for an Employment Relations Specialist position. This position serves as the Department of Public Instruction's subject matter expert in employment relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Human Resources staff and agency leaders to provide consultation on employment relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and employee concerns.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution efforts while recommending appropriate employment actions.
• Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, documentation, workplace conduct, and effective employee relations practices.
• Develop and deliver training, tools, policies, and resources that promote consistent employment relations practices across the agency.
• Analyze employment relations trends and recommend process improvements that strengthen workplace culture and reduce organizational risk.

Requirements

• Experience providing human resources consultation or guidance in one or more of the following areas: Employee relations (e.g., interpreting and applying HR policies to employee situations, coaching managers on appropriate responses to workplace issues, addressing employee concerns or workplace conflicts, etc.), Performance management, Workplace investigations, Discipline.
• Experience leading workplace investigations, including interviewing witnesses, gathering and analyzing information, and preparing investigation reports or documentation.
• Experience facilitating conflict resolution or mediating workplace issues among employees, supervisors, or work teams.

Qualifications

• A college degree is not required for this position.
• Well-qualified applicants will also have: Experience with grievance administration, labor relations, or employment-related proceedings such as arbitration, WERC, WERD, EEOC, or similar regulatory processes.
• Experience developing and delivering training in-person or virtually on human resources, employment relations or performance management topics.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies or procedures.
• Experience working within the public sector.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin’s collective bargaining laws and regulations.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including access to an Employee Assistance Program with wellness resources, two hours of paid wellness time each month, and eight hours of paid volunteer time each calendar year to support causes that matter to you. We also have a team-oriented atmosphere, focus on work-life balance, and offer a flexible work schedule for this position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour workweek. The work schedule may vary based on agency needs.