REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Applications will be received until August 19, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About the role

Provides support, coordination and services in the areas of grievance processing, unemployment processing, post-employment arrest, and administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the Employee Relations inbox, updates the Employee Association website, and audits, reconciles, and processes invoices.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all customers and stakeholders; reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs a variety of administrative support duties for team leadership, including data management, word processing, and scheduling/coordination of meetings.
• Determines employee eligibility to be rehired for the District and processes all related requests based on District policy.
• Coordinates the District’s response to all unemployment claims and works with managers, HR staff, and vendors to ensure accurate and timely communication to involved parties.
• Participates in project/work group meetings, takes detailed notes, supports current projects, and coordinates with the team to keep workflow on track.
• Reviews collective bargaining agreement changes and ensures changes are accurately portrayed in final agreements.
• Ensures employee inquiries are answered and/or properly routed in a timely manner.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serves as a backup for co-workers and/or other key business processes, as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in Human Resources, preferably related to FMLA.
• Experience in a union environment and exposure to collective bargaining agreements helpful.
• Experience with Oracle a plus.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Salary Range: $48,896 - $58,676.