Temporary Employee Relations Specialist

About FIU

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.

Job Summary

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) department is currently seeking a Temporary Employee Relations Specialist to join their team of professionals. Duties include:

• Mets and counsels with staff and supervisors on employee relations matters.
• Collections information, reviews complaints and grievances filed by employees and/or supervisors.
• Recommends resolution strategies for complaints and/or grievances filed.
• Conducts internal investigations to determine if a violation occurred.
• Reports investigation findings and consults with ELR Director or designee on findings
• Provides recommendations for corrective action plans, performance improvement plans, or disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.
• Bridges meetings by convening appropriate party(ies) to render investigative outcomes.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and ensures all investigation activities recorded in the case tracking system (iSight)

Job Category

Temporary

Desired Qualifications

• A Master's degree or juris doctor degree with experience in a similar position at a college or university comparable to FIU.
• Advanced training in a related field such as labor relations or human resource management.
• Knowledge of Florida employment laws, in particular the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, and the Florida Board of Governors.
• Familiarity with university organizational structure, policy, and political issues in higher education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
40 hours a week

Advertised Salary

Total contract: $65,000 - $75,000 (Paid out in biweekly increments based on the contract dates)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Extended Criminal Background Check

Temporary Disclosure

• As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
• Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
• Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.