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Director of Employee Relations & Equal Employment Opportunity

About the Opportunity
The Director of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity is a strategic senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Human Resources Officer. This position is responsible for employee relations administration, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action programs of the university. This role is responsible for managing all facets of employee relations for faculty and staff (EHRA and SHRA), developing and implementing campus-wide programs and training related to employee relations, mediation, compliance, grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, conflict of interest, and other related services.

The Director will analyze and interpret policies, provide educational initiatives focused on the areas of oversight, support organizational cultural change, and enhance the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. Additionally, the director will provide guidance on the application of university, state, and federal laws and regulations within both employment and academic contexts.

To learn more about this opportunity, view the leadership profile at: https://bit.ly/NCATDirEmployeeRelations.

About the University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. As the largest historically black university in the nation, with over 14,000 students and nearly 2,500 permanent and temporary employees, the University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor's to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEAM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society. The University is committed to exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service and engagement. An institution of choice for high-achieving students, N.C. A&T aspires to be recognized as a preeminent land-grant university.

North Carolina A&T State University is also one of seventeen constituent institutions that make up The University of North Carolina System

To learn more about the North Carolina A&T State University, visit www.ncat.edu.

About the Team
The Division of Human Resources at NC A&T is committed to serving as a strategic partner by providing comprehensive Service, Excellence, Engagement, and Knowledge to the University community. We desire to support a culture of uncompromising expectation that will enable the University to attract, retain, and develop faculty and staff of the future. This will empower us to more effectively deal with the significant social, economic, and global challenges necessary to achieve the bold vision of the University.

Employee Relations fosters a work environment that reflects the University's mission, vision, and core values. Located within the Division of Human Resources, the Office of Employee Relations supports all university employees by addressing performance and staffing concerns, resolving workplace conflicts, and promoting a productive and positive work culture. We facilitate open communication between employees and management at all levels, offering confidential consultation to both employees and management at all levals, offering confidential consultations and workplace interventions. Our office is dedicated to ensuring the fair and consistent application of University policies and regulatory requirements while fostering trust, respect, and collaboration within the campus community. We strive to deliver equitable, reliable, and timely solutions that uphold compliance and support a thriving work environment.

About the Role
Supervising a team of four employee relations professionals, the Director serves as the executive subject matter expert on employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. This position develops and oversees organizational employee relations strategies, working closely with leadership to foster collaboration and implement best HR practices. The Director provides consultative guidance on employee disciplinary actions, including senior administration, faculty, and staff grievance administration, ensuring compliance with state and university policies. Additionally, the Director consults with leadership and legal counsel on employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, advising, and reporting as necessary.

In consultation with the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director reviews and approves all employee disciplinary actions, specialized leave actions, and separations of employment. The Director will provide consultative guidance and “best practice” strategies relative to compliance and application of federal and state regulatory requirements and University policies and will serve as key contact for external agencies on employee relations and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity issues.

The Director will manage the thorough and impartial investigation of complaints of discrimination and harassment filed by students, staff, faculty, or visitors in compliance with federal and state laws, executive orders, and University policies and procedures, and will collaborate with the Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance on investigations involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Civil Rights, and North Carolina Office of State Human Resources.

As the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Officer, the Director ensures compliance, provides training, and manages complaints related to ADA regulations. They also collaborate with the Title IX Office on employee and third-party investigations, work with Class and Compensation to address pay equity, and analyze exit survey data to develop strategic employee retention plans.

The Director will also be responsible for university-wide training on EEODF, hiring practices, anti-discrimination, workplace violence, and supervisory/management training.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of nine years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes human resources management, employee relations, EEO/AA, civil rights investigations, mediations, and/or other related responsibilities involving complex employee issues.

The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• conducting investigations, comprehensive report writing, and managing employee grievances and complaints;
  
• Affirmative Action and EEO laws, regulations, and policies; and
  
• supervisory and management experience, including overseeing professional-level employees in a variety of human resources functions.

Other preferred qualifications include:

• strong analytical skills;
  
• computer and technology proficiency, especially with EEO/AA software solutions;
  
• excellent communication, consultation, training, and presentation skills;
  
• experience in higher education or a governmental entity;
  
• experience working in a university or academic setting with knowledge of faculty and staff employment structures;
  
• formal training in workplace investigations, mediation, or conflict resolution, including high-profile or sensitive cases;
  
• experience drafting, revising, and implementing HR policies and procedures that align with best practices and legal standards;
  
• track record of working collaboratively with legal counsel, risk management, faculty leadership, and administrative departments;
  
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or other relevant legal education or employment law expertise and certification;
  
• Certification as an employment mediator, EEODF instructor, or related EEO/AA certification (e.g., AAAED Certified Affirmative Action Professional); and
  
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification.

Special Instructions
To apply, please visit https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/36040 to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Contact Information
North Carolina A&T has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, director of executive search and leadership programs, at sfmurray@northcarolina.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment. Admission to, participation in the programs of, employment by, and promotion in the University shall be on the basis of merit. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on consideration of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), political affiliation, National Guard, veteran status, genetic information, or disability, except where gender, age, or physical requirements are bona fide educational or job-related employment requirements.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University administers all aspects of education and employment in accordance with federal and State equal employment opportunity laws. This policy covers all University programs and activities and all conditions of employment, including the following: recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations, opportunities to serve on committees and decision-making bodies, and participation in social and recreational programs.





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