Full job description 499627
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Staff
Staff Full-time
Closing at: Apr 18 2024 at 23:55 MDT Position Title: People Relations Consultant Employee Classification: HR Specialist,Sr College/Division: Administration and Finance Department: 510100-OFFICE OF PEOPLE RELATIONS Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Minimum $51,518, Commensurate with background, experience Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Summary: As a People Relations Consultant you will use your communication skills to help build and foster relationships, your problem-solving skills to identify and provide solutions, your emotional intelligence to help handle sensitive matters, and your analytical skills to gather, assess and analyze information. Join our collaborative team and the New Mexico State University community! Classification Summary:
Provides complex university level consultation and advisement in a specialized area of Human Resources Services. Provides professional guidance, coordination, and support in the specialized area. Administers and maintains various related data management systems, and coordinates and facilitates implementation of corporate-level programs and initiatives. Classification Standard Duties:
Provides training and instruction to senior level administration and Human Resources liaisons as appropriate in the application of human resources programs, policies, and procedures. Researches and analyzes competitive practices in the market. Develops and writes documents. Maintains and updates databases and web sites as appropriate; consults with HR systems analysts regarding problems with programming and data integrity, and makes recommendations for system enhancements. Plans, coordinates, facilitates, administrates, and reports programs for regular faculty and staff employees. Acts as a primary point of contact and consultant for the senior management and University community, as appropriate. Develops, writes, edits, and modifies operating policies, guidelines, and procedures, as appropriate. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency: None; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of federal, state, and university laws, guidelines, and procedures in specialized area.; SKILLS: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Records maintenance skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills. Interviewing and data collection skills. Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation.; ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to write reports containing technical information. Ability to interpret, analyze, and advise on the application of laws and regulations to all employment and academic actions related to specialized area. Ability to document work in progress. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Office of People Relations (OPR) serves as a trusted resource to all NMSU employees, as well as a strategic partner to supervisors, managers, and leaders. Our commitment to an environment of fair treatment and respect in which all employees can be productive and successful is at the forefront of everything we do. This senior level position serves as a point of contact and consultant for the University community, as appropriate, for functions related to people, relationships and the workplace. Provides professional guidance, support, training and instruction on performance management, conflicts of interest, union relations, conflict resolution and grievances. Assists with the layoff/RIF and the disciplinary processes. Provides facilitation/mediation services, conducts investigations in response to complaints, and responds to unemployment claims. Prepares professional reports, policies, standard operating procedures, forms and written communications. Prepares and presents training presentations to small and large groups.
Preferred Qualifications
National HR professional certification and/or certificates, i.e. SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM Employee Investigation Certificate, etc.
Special Requirements of the Position
This position may be under filled as a People Relations Consultant, Intermediate on a career development plan if unable to fill at the Senior level. Minimum requirements for the intermediate level is Bachelor's degree in a related field AND three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined. Department Contact: Donna Ottaviano, Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
