The role of Human Resources Administrator - Employee Relations at Chesterfield County Public Schools provides specialist support in resolving complex employee relations matters and assisting schools and facilities in daily operations.
General Description
Responsible for performing essential functions to support schools and facilities by resolving complex employee relations issues. Work is conducted within defined departmental objectives and policies, with the incumbent operating independently while coordinating with others as needed. The position involves frequent contact at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to explain programs and policies and to recruit for new positions, representing the school system in these interactions.
Responsibilities
- Leads investigations of employee relations issues and produces cogent reports; provides support in a variety of other employee relations situations.
- Plans sequence of investigations, conducts interviews using neutral, fact-finding techniques.
- Communicates investigation outcomes as necessary.
- Proposes refinements to standard operating procedures for investigations as needed.
- May coordinate with CCPS safety and security, law enforcement, and Child Protective Services as necessary.
- May conduct, coordinate or review employee investigations related to allegations of harassment and discrimination.
- Participates in the management of matters related to EEOC complaints in coordination with supervisors and legal counsel.
- Works with administrators and employees to identify and resolve personnel issues and complaints; reviews recommendations for disciplinary actions including suspension, demotions, promotions and terminations.
- May assist in developing and implementing training materials to inform and educate employees and supervisors.
- Collaborates with supervisors and legal counsel to resolve complex labor relations matters.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and school board policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in a human resources environment in a professional, licensed, or administrative capacity.
- Master’s Degree, or human resources certification (e.g. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
- Collective Bargaining experience and Investigative training and certification.
- Valid VA Driver’s License. In accordance with Policy 5431, driving checks apply for employees assigned a district-owned or leased vehicle.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation.
- State Police Criminal History Investigation.
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation.
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management and employment law including EEOC, ADA, and employee relations management.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Compensation
USD 78,740 - 133,869 per year
Location
Chesterfield, Virginia (onsite)
Hours and Schedule
Hours per day: 8
Days per year: 260
Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Background and Clearances
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Contact and Relationships
Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system. Contacts are on behalf of the school system and may obligate the organization to a course of action. Actions impact the entire system; the position requires extensive professional judgment.
Work Direction and Supervision
May provide work direction and supervision to a Human Resources Assistant.
Decision Making
Actions and decisions impact the entire system; the position requires extensive professional judgment.
Policy and Procedure Feedback
Provides feedback to Human Resources and Talent Management on personnel policy and procedures.
Report Preparation
Responsible for providing essential information related to employee relations trends.
Physical Demands
