University Compliance and Employee Relations Officer

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Department

Human Resource ManagementReporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Management, the University Compliance and Employee Relations Officer will be an experienced Human Resources practitioner providing a full range of human resource management services including: employee relations including handling of complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions; compliance with employment laws as well as associated training and reporting; equal employment opportunity; communications; process improvement; policy writing and administration; and portions of the recruitment and hiring process. The University Compliance and Employee Relations Officer serves as an integral member of the HR management team contributing to the successful development and delivery of human resources services and programs for the University.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance

• Maintains, evaluates, creates, and updates the University's administrative policies as they relate to human resources and employment laws to ensure compliance with the LSU System, federal, state, and local regulations.  Collaborates with University departments as needed to create and update policies and ensure compliance.
• Submits reports, documents, and supporting data of any human resources and employment law compliance issues in a timely manner.  Provides reports on a regular basis on the status of ongoing compliance activities.
• Ensures appropriate and consistent interpretation, application of, and compliance with associated policies, proper management practices, procedures, and employment law.
• Responds to and coordinates resolution of policy-related inquiries and complaints from employees, departments, job applicants, and others.
• Assists legal counsel in the review of legal cases and participates as needed in legal proceedings.  
• Serves as University respondent for unemployment compensation claims.  Participates in Louisiana Workforce Commission unemployment compensation hearings as needed.  Conducts associated research and preparation regarding unemployment claims.

Employee Relations

• Recommends employee relations practices that will sustain positive and productive relationships within departments and throughout the University.
• Provides guidance and interpretation to supervisors and employees regarding various human resources practices including:  performance management; progressive disciplinary process; complaint and dispute resolution including grievance procedures; employee disciplinary actions such as warnings, suspensions, demotions, and terminations; and relations between supervisors and employees.  Ensures appropriate and consistent interpretation, application of, and compliance with University policies, proper management practices, procedures, and relevant employment laws.
• Responds to and coordinates resolution of employment-related complaints from employees.
• Conducts internal investigations of employee complaints and grievances as needed.  Drafts, edits, and reviews disciplinary warnings as appropriate.  
• When disciplinary action against a classified employee is being contemplated, ensures that State Civil Service Rules are followed exactly.
• Monitors the employee performance management process including annual evaluations.  When necessary, meets with employees and supervisors to discuss courses of action.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Serves as the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.  Monitors compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as University policies, regarding equal employment opportunity at the University.  Provides guidance to managers about proper procedures for recruiting and hiring employees as well as supervising employees.  Conducts training of search committee members about proper recruitment and hiring procedures including equal employment opportunity.
• Conducts investigations of allegations of illegal employment discrimination or harassment by employees, job applicants, and others.  Prepares written responses to complaints including those filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other federal and state agencies.
• Serves as the University's Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for employment-related matters.  Assists employees with the ADA reasonable accommodation process.  Interacts with employees to determine the specific accommodations they need.  Collaborates with managers to determine the feasibility of granting accommodation requests.  Keeps records of accommodation requests and provides periodic reports about ADA compliance.

Training, Process Improvement, and Customer Service

• Ensures compliance of all employees with annual training requirements mandated by law and University policy.  Designs and implements required training courses through the University's learning management system.
• Ensures operational excellence in assigned areas.  Develops and manages deployment of HR initiatives and projects as needed.  Establishes realistic timetables and keeps projects on schedule for successful completion.
• Ensures prompt, accurate, and consistent application of employment-related laws and University policies throughout the organization.
• Works collaboratively with the HR team to review, assess, and implement best practices to promote effective and efficient operations.
• Prepares reports and analysis for the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Management in an accurate and timely manner.  Makes recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Ensures proper creation and management of HR records associated with duties.
• Informs appropriate University officials of issues in a timely manner and recommends resolutions as appropriate.
• Provides excellent customer service to employees, managers, job applicants, the public, and the overall University community.
• Performs work as necessary and as directed to support all HR functions and activities of the Office of Human Resource Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree from an accredited university.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a human resources department performing at least some of these duties:  recruitment and hiring; employee relations including handling of complaints and disciplinary actions; compliance with employment laws; ADA accommodation process; employee training.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws especially ADA and EEO.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA, JD, or advanced degree in human resources management.
• Management-level experience in a human resources department.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.