Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Employee Relations Specialist/Trainer Posting Number NFE02462P Department SDSU-Human Resources Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text Join our team as an Employee Relations Specialist/Trainer and play a vital role in fostering a positive work environment at South Dakota State University (SDSU)! You'll be at the heart of our efforts to enhance each phase of the employee lifecycle, support performance management, and ensure compliance with university and state regulations. If you enjoy guiding supervisors, developing training and tackling complex HR challenges, we want to hear from you! This position is located on our main campus in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position. The Office of Human Resources at SDSU is a dynamic and integral part of our institution's commitment to excellence in higher education. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Guide supervisors through performance management processes such as disciplinary processes, grievances, work improvement plans. Coach supervisors on proper performance documentation, difficult conversations and performance ratings. Communicate with university leaders to navigate complex issues. Conduct employee interviews to discuss personnel and performance problems affecting morale, health, and productivity. Evaluate and assist in resolving HR and performance-related problems, investigate complaints, and provide advice on compliance with university, SDBOR, and state laws, policies, rules and regulations. Review remote work requests and facilitate ADA accommodation requests. Analyze trends to identify training needs. Research, develop and deploy training and professional development opportunities. BENEFITS: South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree completed by time of appointment;
- Minimum of one year of experience in human resources, employer/employee support role, service support work or related;
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team;
- Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work effectively with people at varying levels within the University by fostering relationships and establishing trust;
- Customer service focus; and
- Effective written and verbal communications skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM certification.
- Background in advising, coaching or guiding on employment issues.
- Knowledge of learning, interpreting, explaining, and applying policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Experience in critical thinking, assessing situations, and communicating clearly and concisely.
- Background in utilizing discretion and superior judgement, ensuring confidentiality, and working efficiently under multiple deadlines.
- Proven skill in guiding, coaching, persuading and influencing others when facing resistance.
- Experience conducting an investigative interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS: This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) ###-#### if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Posting Date 08/14/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 09/05/2024 Advertised Salary Expected starting salary is at least $68,000. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours This is an overtime exempt position that will have core hours of M-F 8-5 PM. Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing ...@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) ###-####. Contact Information For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Ross Pirlet, ...@sdstate.edu or 605-###-####.
Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.
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