Analyst - Employee Relations Analyst

Lubbock

40473BR

Human Resources

Position Description

Analyzes and coordinates office services such as personnel, budget preparation and control, fiscal affairs, equipment utilization, records control, and special management studies.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

As an Employee Relations Analyst you will serve as a link between supervisors and their employees by answering questions and helping resolve work-related concerns. You will use your knowledge to explain human resources policies, procedures, and laws. You will also guide campus leaders through the employee performance management, corrective action, and termination processes. Your experience and knowledge will be key as you address employee relations concerns and mediate workplace disputes. You will make a difference!

Major/Essential Functions

Every day you will:

• Be responsible for planning, organization, training, and operations of the staff performance management system and provide oversight for the electronic Performance Management System (ePM).
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations, and confer with HR section leadership to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
• Prepare, process, verify, and maintain employment records related to events such as performance management, corrective action, termination, and leaves using human resources management system software applications.
• Assist with administrative management of all university leave programs in coordination with and under the direction of the HR Leave Administrator. Interpret and administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws including the FMLA.
• Provide process oversight and respond to unemployment applications, wage verifications, and appeal packages.
• Provide administrative management of the University Volunteer Worker process.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in job related field plus one year of related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

To thrive in this role you must have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and establish rapport with employees at all levels of the University community.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Be approachable and work to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• The ability to bring others together to reconcile differences.
• You will use the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power-point, and Outlook daily. Proficiency is a must.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.09

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

42L, 42E

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 0101

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

1802, 641X