People Relations Consultant

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• Serves as a trusted resource to NMSU employees and as a strategic partner across the University community.
• Manages a broad range of employee relations activities, including conducting workplace investigations; administering grievances, appeals, and complaints; and advising on and supporting the implementation of disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment and workforce reductions.
• Participates in conflict resolution efforts through mediation support and facilitated meetings.
• Provides guidance on performance management matters and manages responses to unemployment claims, including representation at hearings when required.
• Serves as a primary point of contact and consultant to the University community on employee and labor relations matters, including interpretation and application of policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Provides professional guidance, training, and technical assistance to HR liaisons, leaders, managers, and employees to ensure consistent, fair, and compliant employment practices.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate’s Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Special Certification/Licensure: None required.

Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
• Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.