Employee Relations Partner-Faculty Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Employee Relations PartnerFaculty
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Augusta University
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Augusta University is Gia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than , students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Gia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Gia’s only public academic health center, w groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Gia, and worldclass clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values saugusta.eduaboutmission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Our mission in the Human Resources Division of Augusta University is to serve as a strategic resource for making Augusta University a toptier university that is a destination of choice for education, health care, discovery, creativity and innovation. We enable and enhance the effectiveness of theanization by delivering reliable and creative HR services and solutions that support our customers and advance the university mission, vision and values. We provide HR expertise, strategic and timely support, creative andpetent advice, meaningful and courteous service, and efficient and reliable processes.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Employee Relations The Employee Relations PartnerFaculty serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert in facultyrelated workplace matters. This role is responsible for fostering a positive and productive academic environment by providing guidance on employee relation matters, conflict resolution, performance management, andpliance with institutional and legal standards. The Employee Relations Partner collaborates positively and closely with academic leadership, human resources, and other stakeholders to support faculty wellbeing, engagement, and institutional goals.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Advisory Services
Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty members, employees and academic leadership on workplace concerns, faculty policies, and employment matters.
Provide guidance on faculty performance management, professional development, and workplace amodations.
As needed, collaborate with the Academic Leaders and others supporting the process to offer consultation and support regarding workplace disputes.
Conflict Resolution & Investigations
Assist in mediating faculty disputes and promoting resolution strategies. Conduct impartial investigations intoplaints and policy violations, preparing findings for leadership review. Draft reports, summarize findings, and provide rmendations, ensuring clarity and followup.
Work with legal andpliance teams to ensure fair and consistent oues.
Policy Interpretation & Compliance
Ensure institutional policies and procedures align with labor laws, accreditation standards, and best practices for higher education faculty.
Assist in training and educating faculty and administrators on relevant policies and proactive performance improvement plans as well as progressive discipline when needed.
Faculty Performance & Conduct Management
Provide guidance on addressing faculty performance concerns, including developing plans, rmendations and guidance with performance.
Support academic leaders in handling faculty misconduct, professional standards, and workplace expectations.
Collaboration
Work with academic and HR leaders to align faculty relations with institutional goals. Build strong relationships with faculty and staff to foster collaboration. Confidently present employee relation related information to leadership, faculty, employees, and external audiences.
Other Duties Prepare and analyze monthly statistical reports. Maintain accurate records and summarize meeting notes. Understand employment laws and review processes fairly and consistently. Interpret reports related to Employee Relations. Schedule and coordinate annual training with relevant departments. Support ongoing Employee Relations training efforts. Develop and lead professional development training sessions. Perform additional duties as needed to support HR and Augusta University.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Minimum years of experience in Employee Relations or aparable field.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree, SHRM, HRCI or other HR specific certification. Experience in Higher Education. Experience working with Faculty.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents, such as court rulings and regulations, to assess their impact on university policies. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with administrators, staff, faculty, andmunity partners. Ability to use independent judgment in handling sensitive situations while maintaining confidentiality, neutrality, and discretion. Commitment to fairness, due process, and respect for all individuals.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations. Experience in assessing and investigatingplaints, including conflict resolution, interviewing, and advising.
SKILLS
Strong writing and research skills to create clear, concise, and accurate reports onplex and sensitive topics. Skilled in handling sensitive issues, problemsolving, and resolving conflicts through effectivemunication.
ShiftSalaryBenefits
Shift Days; Monday Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band B
Salary Minimum $,.annually
Salary to bemensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimummidpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to fulltime benefitseligible employees and some of our halftime (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Also, our fulltime employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider ing with us today
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties the candidate will also need to have a credit checkpleted for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires Final candidates will be required to provide proof ofpleted academic degree(s) as well as postsecondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educationalcredential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customerfriendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patientand familycentered care institution, w employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobaccofree environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer weing applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.