Overview
Department:
3JHRE: Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Job Title:
Employee Relations Specialist Senior
Requisition Number:
RE51737
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; some work outside of core hours.
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 duties include consulting and coaching managers and supervisors on addressing workplace issues and corrective action, maintaining employee relations documentation and records, and providing guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and best practices. The Senior must be able to consider the perspectives of the business as a whole, not only the needs of the individual.
Responsibilities
Consult and coach managers and supervisors on effective ways to address workplace issues and corrective action, in accordance with University and department policy and procedure.
Consult with employees on workplace issues and maintain employee relations documentation and records.
Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and other best practices.
Approach each scenario from the broader business perspective as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and related liability issues.
Educational requirement: BA.
5 years of related experience.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.
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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3JHRE: Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Job Title:
Employee Relations Specialist Senior
Requisition Number:
RE51737
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; some work outside of core hours.
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 duties include consulting and coaching managers and supervisors on addressing workplace issues and corrective action, maintaining employee relations documentation and records, and providing guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and best practices. The Senior must be able to consider the perspectives of the business as a whole, not only the needs of the individual.
Responsibilities
Consult and coach managers and supervisors on effective ways to address workplace issues and corrective action, in accordance with University and department policy and procedure.
Consult with employees on workplace issues and maintain employee relations documentation and records.
Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and other best practices.
Approach each scenario from the broader business perspective as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and related liability issues.
Educational requirement: BA.
5 years of related experience.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.
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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