Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations
Fairfield UniversityJob Description:
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For consideration, please contact our search partner, Ken McGovern, President of KMR Executive Search LLC, at kmcgovern@kmrsearch.com or (860) 404-2526.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to specific academic and administrative units, driving HR initiatives, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Human Resource environment. Knowledge of employment law and HR investigative best practices. Experience working in higher education is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, strategic thinking, and conflict management skills. Ability to multi-task is essential.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Customer Service – Understands customer needs and work responsively to meet and exceed expectations.
Communication – Clearly conveys information through impactful messaging; tailors communications to suit the intended audience; proficient with oral, written, and graphical means of communicating; facilitates candid, open, and relevant communications throughout the organization.
Honesty/Integrity – Adheres to a moral or ethical code and gains the trust of others through demonstrated fair, responsible, and principled behavior.
Valuing Diversity – Encourages an inclusive work environment; capitalizes on the benefits of cultural and cognitive diversity.
Team Player – Builds cooperative partnerships among peers and stakeholders. Willing to adapt and compromise a position to gain a better, overall result for the team.
Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve organizational performance and customer value through elimination of waste, reduction of costs, improvements in quality, and/or process re-engineering.
Mission & Values – Aligns actions and decisions with the Jesuit mission and values, promoting cura personalis, ethical leadership, inclusivity, reflection, and service to the common good.
Technology - Demonstrates the effective, ethical, and responsible use of technology to support learning, student success, operational efficiency, and institutional mission. Adapts to evolving technologies, uses digital tools to communicate and collaborate effectively, protects data privacy and security, and applies technology in ways that enhance access, inclusion, and informed decision-making.
WORK CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: Requires a high degree of confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Serves as the primary point of contact for HR-related matters for assigned units; including employee relations issues, policies, regulations, accommodations, employee programs, payroll issues, time off, etc.
Partner with the unit on staff development and succession planning.
Implement Performance Management for assigned population including Annual Performance Reviews, Performance Improvement Plans, and Corrective Actions.
Assists with development and facilitation of staff and faculty training.
Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration across the University.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements, particularly in higher education.
Interpret and administer HR policies and procedures, providing guidance and support to employees.
Oversee and manage the University’s ADA Accommodation process for faculty and staff in assigned population.
Manage exit interviews for assigned population.
Assist with the University’s Pet Therapy Program.
Investigates and resolves matters pertaining to alleged misconduct; prepares comprehensive and timely investigative reports and effectively communicates findings to stakeholders.
Escalate critical issues to SME.
Provides back-up for employee relations in other units.
Assists with compliance issues and handbook updates.
Support annual HR cycle deliverables, including performance management.
Assists in the professional development for Human Resources, this involves: promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the Human Resources mission acting as a responsible committee representative, as requested, participating in departmental and interdepartmental meetings as requested.
Remains up to date on current trends in the Human Resources space and shares developments with HR colleagues.
Notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions.
Performs other related duties as requested or required.
Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.
This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.
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For consideration, please contact our search partner, Ken McGovern, President of KMR Executive Search LLC, at kmcgovern@kmrsearch.com or (860) 404-2526.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
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HR - AdminPerforms such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.