Employee Relations Specialist/ HR Spec 3
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
