Assistant Director Employee Relations
Brown University

Assistant Director Employee Relations
Brown University

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Employee and Labor Relations, the Assistant Director, Employee Relations plays a crucial role in supporting a positive and productive work environment by providing expert guidance, support, and oversight in all matters related to employee relations. This position will engage in training opportunities to remain competency levels in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Expert Advice: Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations matters, including but not limited to performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Provide timely and effective resolutions to departmental and employee concerns. Offer guidance to managers, HR business partners and employees on best practices and compliance with university policies and procedures. Foster and engage in a collaborative relationship with campus stakeholders.

Manage Employee Investigations: Oversee and conduct investigations into employee complaints, and hotline cases and concerns. Ensure investigations are thorough, fair, and compliant with legal and university guidelines. Prepare detailed investigation reports. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as HR, legal counsel, and department heads, to resolve issues effectively and in a timely manner.

Develop and Implement Policies: Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of employee relations policies and procedures. Keep employee relations up to date by updating standard operating procedures. Stay abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations to ensure policies are current and compliant.

Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on topics related to employee relations, conflict resolution, performance reviews and employee engagement. Promote a culture of respect, fairness, and professionalism across the university community.

Mediation and Conflict Resolution: Facilitate and mediate discussions between employees and managers to resolve conflicts and disputes in a constructive manner. Provide coaching and support to promote effective communication and relationship-building. Work on de-escalation tactics where appropriate.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for proactive interventions. Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership on employee relations metrics and initiatives. Partner where needed with Labor Relations to ensure compliance and continuity between represented and non-represented employees where applicable.

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

Education and Experience

Maintain high level of personal and professional integrity and act as an ethical agent who promotes core values, integrity and accountability throughout the institution; establish credibility and become a trusted advisor to resolve complex employment matters; demonstrated ability to manage political and social pressures when making decisions and when administering HR programs, practices, policies, and collective bargaining agreements; treat stakeholders with respect and dignity; value and consider the perspective and backgrounds of all parties and stakeholders to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please include a cover letter in the attachments section when submitting the application.

Background check satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-12-01

Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director Employee Relations

Department:
University Human Resources

Grade:
Grade 11

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.









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