HR Specialist/Employee Relations

Overall Summary

Under general supervision, this role will provide Employee Relations and ensure compliance with DJJ policy and State Board Rules.  Advise employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations issues, personnel policies, practices and regulations.  Serves as liaison with external entities including other agencies, organizations, committees, task forces, etc, as well as DJJ’s Office of Legal Services.  Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance with EEO, GCEO, ADA, investigating claims, developing processes. 

Primary Duties

• Review/Investigate employee complaints and manage complaint process

• Advise leadership on appropriate corrective actions and progressive discipline process

• Draft correspondence regarding employee relations issues

• Provide Employee Relations training to management and staff

• Create and maintain Employee Relations files

• Partner with the Office of Legal Services to resolve cases

• Update and manage employee relations database/log

This position is also responsible for creating and managing employee relations files, assisting with agency drug screening process. Other duties may include serving as the agency Sexual Harassment Investigator and/or Sexual Harassment Coordinator.

 Upon hire, the employee is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Exceptional critical thinking

• Sound judgment

• Effective decision making

• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills

• Comprehensive analytical capabilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Only applicants who have experience in the following will be considered:

• Developing and managing progressive discipline process

• Title VII, EEO, and ADA claims

• Handling complaints and grievances

• Policy management

• Investigations

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws

   

   

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP Certification
• Certified Mediator
• 4 or more years of experience handling Title VII, ADA, and EEO claims
• 4 or more years of professional level experience working in Employee Relations and investigations experience
• 2 or more years of Employee Relations experience working in a government agency or large corporation
• Employee Relations experience with a law enforcement agency or department

NOTE: This position is subject to a background check which may include, criminal history, employment history, references and social media.

DJJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer