Employee Relations Specialist

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Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies University of Utah Human Resources policies
  providing consultation to University administrators, supervisors, and staff regarding employee relations, staff performance, conduct and
  behavior, and performance management.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, as well as University regulations regarding
  Human Resource activities.
• May perform special projects.
• Provides advice and consultation to University administrators and
  staff regarding Human Resources policies and procedures. Makes recommendations for new policies and policy revisions.
• Evaluates and
  documents Human Resources processes, to ensure process improvement and efficiency.
• Recommends modifications regarding existing
  practices to management and develops, coordinates, and implements changes as needed.
• Writes and edits documents in consultation
  with department managers to ensure University policies, procedures, and best practices are established and followed.
• Works closely
  with other Human Resource teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.

Minimum
Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related
work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one
of the following job levels:
Employee Relations Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2
years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

• Bilingual
• Proven
  experience exercising strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and faculty, both
  verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding time frames.
• Must possess
  ability to work rapidly and accurately with pressure of competing deadlines and frequent interruptions in a fast-paced, constantly changing
  environment.
• Skilled in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45290B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule
Summary: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.Hybrid position – requires the incumbent to work a minimum of two days per week on
campus.
Department: 00410 – Human Resources
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $51,000 – $57,000
Close
Date: 6/29/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203399

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