Job Details
Job Title : Employee Relations Specialist Senior
Requisition Number : RE51737
Working Title :
Department Name : 3JHRE:Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Grade Level : 45
Salary Range : $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position : Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education : BA
Equivalencies : Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience : 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification : None.
Physical Requirements : Sitting, standing and walking.
Shift : Core working time Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and some work required outside of core working time.
Job Summary The Employee Relations Specialist Senior supports the Human Resources goal of remaining a strategic member of the University community by educating and coaching employees, administrators, managers and supervisors on equitable application of policies and practices.
Primary job duties will include consulting and coaching managers and supervisors on effective ways to address workplace issues and corrective action, among other things, in accordance with University and department policy and procedure. Consulting employees on workplace issues and maintain employee relations documentation and records. Providing guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and other best practices. The Employee Relations Specialist Senior must have the ability to approach each scenario from all perspectives of the business needs as a whole and not just the needs of the individual.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of state and federal employment laws; and related liability issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 02/01/2026
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Job Title : Employee Relations Specialist Senior
Requisition Number : RE51737
Working Title :
Department Name : 3JHRE:Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Work Location : Lexington, KY
Grade Level : 45
Salary Range : $47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position : Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education : BA
Equivalencies : Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience : 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification : None.
Physical Requirements : Sitting, standing and walking.
Shift : Core working time Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and some work required outside of core working time.
Job Summary The Employee Relations Specialist Senior supports the Human Resources goal of remaining a strategic member of the University community by educating and coaching employees, administrators, managers and supervisors on equitable application of policies and practices.
Primary job duties will include consulting and coaching managers and supervisors on effective ways to address workplace issues and corrective action, among other things, in accordance with University and department policy and procedure. Consulting employees on workplace issues and maintain employee relations documentation and records. Providing guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and other best practices. The Employee Relations Specialist Senior must have the ability to approach each scenario from all perspectives of the business needs as a whole and not just the needs of the individual.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of state and federal employment laws; and related liability issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 02/01/2026
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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