Summary: The ER and HR Compliance Partner will manage employee relations issues and will serve as a process expert for Employee Relations Specialists on more complex employee matters. The ER and HR Compliance Partner will handle employee situations with a focus on conflict resolution and compliance in a fast-paced environment. The ER and HR Compliance Partner will maintain good communication and positive relationships with employees at all levels to promote employee satisfaction and compliance with employment laws and CMS Board policies.

Essential Duties:

In addition to the essential functions of the ER Specialist position the ER and HR Compliance Partner will:

• Assist the Executive Director of Employee Relations in developing, planning, directing, and implementing procedures to produce effective and efficient management of the employee relations functions and policies and procedures applicable to the human resource needs of the District.
• Be responsible for supervising investigation case management and adjust/assist case load where necessary.
• Be responsible for conflict resolution, legal compliance, trend and root cause analysis and provide recommendations for reducing the number of overall employee relations issues.
• Ensure a consistent investigative approach relative to work related concerns, including but not limited to allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
• Manage the workplace accommodation process in accordance with the ADA, to include documenting the interactive process and all outcomes in the case management system.
• Manage pre and post-employment drug and background screening discrepancies to ensure hiring and retention of qualified individuals.
• Work in collaboration with other HR departments, Legal Counsel, Supervisors and Managers to ensure consistent handling of employee relations matters while maintaining the culture of the District.
• Manage exit interview process to include analyzing trends and providing reports.
• Act as a District representative for employment related claims against the District arising out of an investigation, EEOC charges and State and local agencies.
• Support the District in a variety of projects and initiatives to include, but not limited to, federal & state employment law compliance; assessment/training development and delivery; survey completion and reporting; and policy compliance.
• Leads the work of specialists and coordinators; conducts performance appraisals, provides feedback and coaches as needed; trains staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field
• Five years progressive HR experience and significant Employee Relations knowledge
• Investigatory experience

Desirable

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, or related field, or Juris Doctorate
• Seven years progressive Human Resource experience including Employee Relations experience and supervisory responsibilities

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

• PHR/SPHR Certification desirable but not required.

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