Employee Relations Analyst

Salary Range: $57,125 - $91,971 Salary Grade: 19 FLSA: Exempt Purpose Of Classification The purpose of this classification is to investigate complaints, grievances, monitors compliance, and provides training regarding federal, state and local non-discrimination policies and laws.

Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Conducts investigations; receives and reviews complaints and grievances; conducts intake activities; schedules and conducts interviews and fact finding conferences with appropriate witnesses; gathers evidence and supporting documentation; prepares investigative reports; and makes recommendation of a cause or no cause finding.

Determines the applicability of mediation procedures; conducts and/or coordinates complaint mediation hearings, counseling, coaching, and/or negotiations; and takes and transcribes minutes of all mediation activities.

Ensures compliance with nondiscrimination policies; advises department staff on strategies to eliminate identified barriers and problems; communicates non-discrimination related policies and procedures at regular intervals; provides guidance and advice to employees regarding possible discrimination issues; and serves as liaison between County departments..

Maintains statistical documentation; compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data; researches information; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; and makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures.

Assists in developing and/or updating complaint procedures, policies and forms for consistency with federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations as appropriate.

Maintains confidentiality of all work activities; stores and maintains confidential information and records of personal information collected during the course of an investigation; and utilizes discretion when conducting business with internal and external parties to protect individual rights according to established privacy laws and policies.

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and attends workshops.

Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required; three years of experience in affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, human resources or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License Certifications : PHR, SPHR; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP certification is desireable.