Employee Relations Advisor

The City of Birmingham is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to assist in administering the City's Employee Relations Program. This position provides guidance on organizational Rules and Regulations, advises employees and management on available options for resolving workplace issues, and investigates employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and allegations of misconduct.

What You Will Do

Accepts and investigates grievances, disciplinary appeals, injury with pay appeals, ADA requests, and citizen complaints. Prepares for pre-hearing conferences, manages and coordinates hearings, and prepares the post-hearing process.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The position requires handling confidential and time-sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail. The position requires frequent interaction with employees, managers, hearing officers, and employee representatives.

Requirements

• Experience interpreting and executing federal, state, and local employment laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, Enabling Act).
• Experience interpreting workplace policies and procedures for employers or employees to ensure their understanding and ensure the employer is applying policies and procedures in a consistent manner.
• Experience facilitating an employee grievance process, disciplinary appeal process, mediation, or other forms of due process systems.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
• Generous paid holidays
• Sick and vacation leave