Job Description

The Director of Employee Relations leads the Employee Relations function, supervises assigned staff, and serves as the University’s subject-matter expert for all employee relations matters. This position provides expert consultation and guidance to supervisors, employees, and University leadership on performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, employee grievances, equal employment opportunity, investigations, and other complex employee relations matters. The Director oversees employee relations reviews and investigations, administers applicable grievance procedures, promotes consistent and equitable application of policies and practices, and partners with Human Resources and University leadership to address workplace issues, mitigate risk, and foster a positive, respectful, and effective work environment. Performs other related duties.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a master’s degree.

Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations, human resources, equal employment opportunity, or a related field, including: Conducting or managing employee relations investigations, including complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, performance, conduct, or other employment concerns.

Interpreting and applying employment policies and federal and state employment laws in addressing employee relations matters. Providing consultation to supervisors, managers, or organizational leaders regarding performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and employment practices. Preparing written investigation reports, findings, recommendations, or other formal employee relations documentation.

Experience providing training, consultation, or functional leadership related to employee relations, workplace conduct, or employment practices.

Experience working with human resources information systems and HR data, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive service and supporting a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of higher education employment practices, including the varying employment classifications, policies, rules, and regulations applicable to faculty, staff, wage, student, and other employee groups.

Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, or a related HR/Employee Relations credential may be given preference.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.