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Employee Relations Specialist II

Position Number: 6365447
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Human Resources

Employee Relations Specialist II

Job ID: 13694
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About the Office of Human Resources Services

UTEP's Office of Human Resources supports the university's mission by recruiting talented individuals, fostering professional growth, and promoting a culture of service, integrity, and respect. We are committed to providing exceptional service to applicants, employees, and campus departments. Our team partners with the campus community to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce dedicated to student success and institutional excellence.

As a key function within Human Resources, the Employee Relations team supports a positive and effective work environment by promoting strong communication, sound management practices, and proactive conflict resolution. Through consultation, training, and guidance on performance management and policy, the team works collaboratively with employees and supervisors to foster a respectful and productive workplace aligned with the UTEP's values and goals.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Human Resource Department

Posting End Date: Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $50,000 annually. Non-negotiable

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references (with contact information)

Please combine all documents into one PDF attachment to be considered.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Purpose of Position

Under the leadership of the Assistant Director of Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Specialist II will assist with the administration of campus-wide Employee Relations (ER) practices in compliance with state and federal laws, and the Regents' Rules and Regulations of the University of Texas System.

Under limited supervision, the Human Resources Representative II performs various Human Resource related duties at the professional level and carries out responsibilities primarily addressing employee relation investigations, researching, and processing unemployment claims, administering, and developing training seminars related to the campus wide performance review process. Collaborate with ER Assistant Director to assist new managers with management and training.

Essential Functions

Assists with the assessment of employee relations processes, such as resolving workplace issues and ensuring compliance with employment law. Will investigate, advise and contribute to a productive work environment.

Coordinates document inquiries and fulfill the requests from various federal and state governmental agencies relating to employee records.

Assists ER team by conducting ER investigations, working with the ER Assistant Director, Director, and AVP by making recommendations for actions.

Assists Human Resources (HR) team with dissemination, tracking, and processing of the university's performance evaluations tool (ePerformance) submissions, reports findings to the Manager, Director, and department heads; assists with the coordination of ePerformance trainings to university departments and colleges.

Maintain and process Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) unemployment claims in a timely manner, through the Equifax system.

Provide assistance with compiling ER information pertaining to separations (voluntary and involuntary), unemployment claims, subpoena inquiries, and open records requests to report findings to the Director on a monthly basis.

Maintains the appropriate personal disciplinary action records for each employee's file within the document management system of record.

Assists the ER Assistant Director with developing and maintaining an interactive ER website using proactive measures that will assist faculty, staff, and students.

Partners with Training and Development by researching and coordinating ER related topics to be developed into training programs for employees and management staff.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institution software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

and

Experience: Three years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities or equivalent combination of educations and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge in Conflict resolution practices, employment law, disciplinary process and procedures, group presentations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, experience working in human resources. Problem-solving and analytical skills, able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13694&PostingSeq=1