Employee Relations Consultant I
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
Employee Relations Consultant I
Location:
Lexington, KY
Department:
3JHRE: Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Grade Level:
47
Salary Range:
$57,158-94,286/year
Required Education:
BA
Required Experience:
3 years
Job Summary Employee Relations Consultant I
supports the delivery of consistent, fair, and timely employee relations services across the organization within a modern, tiered ER operating model. This role focuses on the execution of standardized employee relations work and operates within clearly defined scope, escalation criteria, and governance. The employee relations consultant manages moderately complex employee relations cases, provides guidance to managers on policy application and performance management, and supports investigations under the direction of an employee relations consultant. The role is designed to reduce reactive ER volume by ensuring early intervention, proper documentation, and adherence to established ER processes. The employee relations consultant works closely with HR Business Partners, the Solution Center, and the employee relations consultant to ensure issues are handled at the appropriate level and escalated when risk, complexity, or precedent thresholds are met.
Key Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Solid foundation in employee relations case management, policy interpretation, and employment law fundamentals.
Professional judgment, risk awareness, investigation support and fact‑finding.
Clear and neutral communication, strong documentation and case management discipline.
Ability to provide frontline guidance and coaching to managers, maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
Experience operating effectively within ER systems and standardized processes, and demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset within a tiered ER operating model.
Preferred Experience 3–5+ years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience, including employee counseling, policy interpretation, performance management support, and participation in investigations within a complex organization.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Deadline to Apply 04/07/2026
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Lexington, KY
Department:
3JHRE: Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Grade Level:
47
Salary Range:
$57,158-94,286/year
Required Education:
BA
Required Experience:
3 years
Job Summary Employee Relations Consultant I
supports the delivery of consistent, fair, and timely employee relations services across the organization within a modern, tiered ER operating model. This role focuses on the execution of standardized employee relations work and operates within clearly defined scope, escalation criteria, and governance. The employee relations consultant manages moderately complex employee relations cases, provides guidance to managers on policy application and performance management, and supports investigations under the direction of an employee relations consultant. The role is designed to reduce reactive ER volume by ensuring early intervention, proper documentation, and adherence to established ER processes. The employee relations consultant works closely with HR Business Partners, the Solution Center, and the employee relations consultant to ensure issues are handled at the appropriate level and escalated when risk, complexity, or precedent thresholds are met.
Key Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Solid foundation in employee relations case management, policy interpretation, and employment law fundamentals.
Professional judgment, risk awareness, investigation support and fact‑finding.
Clear and neutral communication, strong documentation and case management discipline.
Ability to provide frontline guidance and coaching to managers, maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
Experience operating effectively within ER systems and standardized processes, and demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset within a tiered ER operating model.
Preferred Experience 3–5+ years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience, including employee counseling, policy interpretation, performance management support, and participation in investigations within a complex organization.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Deadline to Apply 04/07/2026
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