Job Details

Employee Relations Specialists

Position Number: 9864010
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Human Resources

Employee Relations Specialists

Job Summary

Employee Relations Specialist
University Human Resource Management (UHRM) is committed to customer service, efficiency, and ensuring University leaders have the capacity to manage their respective units. This Employee Relations (ER) Specialist will report to the Human Resources Employee Relations Associate Director. This position will support a variety of departments across the University, such as UHealth Academics, Academics and Operations. The primary focus of the Employee Relations Specialist will be supporting departments and colleges with employee relations (corrective/disciplinary actions, risk management); performance management best practices, training recommendations and providing supportive resources. This Employee Relations Specialist will assist with implementing employee relations policies and procedures, resolving or escalating complex workplace issues to ensure resolution, consistency, fairness, and legal compliance. They will advise and consult employees as needed on policies, performance management practices, the corrective action process, and resolution recommendations. The Employee Relations Specialist is also a key stakeholder for processes and procedures related to the annual performance management process.

An excellent candidate will have proven high level interpersonal qualities and experience. Applicants must have the ability to strategically listen to, evaluate, clarify and challenge information given, which leads to accurate issue spotting. A successful Employee Relations Specialist will be calm, focused and impartial when working with employees and departments in difficult situations. Accurate and effective notetaking and record keeping is of utmost importance.

This position will be a hybrid position working both remotely and in office. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement while working remotely.

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:*
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Employee Relations Specialist Responsibilities

Interprets and applies University of Utah Human Resources policies, procedures and guidelines when providing advice and consultation to University administrators, supervisors, and staff in a variety of HR areas including; employee relations (corrective/disciplinary actions, risk management), staff performance management, conduct and behavior concerns, and training/professional development recommendations.
Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, as well as University regulations regarding Human Resource activities.
Makes recommendations for new policies and policy revisions.
Evaluates and documents Human Resources processes, to ensure process improvement and efficiency.
Consults with the Office of General Counsel on matters related to university policy and employment law.
Recommends modifications regarding existing practices to management and develops, coordinates, and implements changes as needed.
Assists with drafting and editing of corrective action documents in consultation with department managers to ensure University policies, procedures, and best practices are established and followed.
Compiles and updates case notes with consistency and accuracy.
Works closely with other Human Resource teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
May perform special projects or assist with facilitating UHRM management training.

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.
Employee Relations Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Employee Relations Specialist, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Preferences

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.
Strong emotional intelligence.
Bilingual

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46331B
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: $58,000 - $70,500
Close Date: 12/28/2026
Open Until Filled:

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