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Employee Relations Specialist

Primary Location: 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

Job Summary:

Support all employee relations activities, including informal conflict resolution, conducting and guiding investigations, as well as guidance and support with the employee disciplinary process. Apply consistent standards and relevant college guidelines and policies in all employee relations activities. Perform thorough and confidential responsibilities relating to research, preparation, and addressing of employee relations issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze issues to determine the most appropriate and effective form of response, ranging from informal conflict resolution to employee disciplinary actions.
• Perform necessary investigation and guide any subsequent discipline, training, and/or alternative forms of resolution to best address those issues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and supervisors on employee relations issues, workplace concerns, policies, and conflict resolution.
• Identify and suggest training needs and best practices.
• Investigate and identify employee violations of EEO law and/or of policy/procedure. Make recommendations for corrective action.
• Ensure consistent application of Collin policies and practices and applicable employment laws.
• Identify potential risks and partner with leaders to resolve employee relations issues and conflicts.
• Provide employees with guidance and support on workplace concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of employee relations cases and outcomes.
• Track trends and provide insights to leaders on recurring issues.
• Monitor and communicate trends in EEO, Title IX, and other state and federal regulations as they impact human resources.

Supplemental Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laws related to Title IX, the Clery Act, and other relevant laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and American Disability (ADA) administration and compliance
• Knowledge of Collin College policies and procedures
• Organizational skills
• Decision-making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to comprehend and create written reports required to analyze, document and explain complex employee related issues
• Ability to diffuse volatile and emotional situations, while developing trust and confidence
• Ability to review controversial, and occasionally graphic, material objectively
• Ability to develop multiple sources of detailed information and to respond to multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Make sound, fair decisions in complex situations
• Navigate ambiguity and resolves concerns proactively

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of experience in Human Resources/Employee Relations or a closely related field or at least seven (7) years in Human Resources/Employee Relations in an institution of higher education or school system.

Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited institution. Experience working in higher education. Conflict resolution experience. Workday experience. PHR/SHRM certification preferred.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

Compensation Type: Salary

Employment Type: Full time

Hiring Minimum: $65,420.00

Hiring Maximum: $79,780.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.** 06/10/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.