People Relations Consultant - Chandler, United States - Vertex Education

Vertex Education

Verified Company

Chandler, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Be the one who makes a difference_

At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education.

As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities.

Be the one who makes a difference—with us.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The People Relations Consultant (PRC) will partner with leadership in developing strategic initiatives, provide high quality HR counsel and establish policies that drive operational excellence for Vertex, Legacy Schools and School of Excellence.

The PRC will be instrumental in contributing to the organization's imminent growth.

This person must thrive and prosper in a fast-paced environment and still be able to navigate and deliver amidst changing priorities and ambiguous circumstances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Provide tactical hands-on support to leaders in all employee related matters.- Implement a tracking methodology and analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies.- Mediate employee concerns and proactively address opportunities for policy improvement or revision.- Collaboratively establish HR policy guidance and interpretation as needed including but not limited to handbook policy revisions. Build high functioning relationships with leaders in assigned schools/departments to support and anticipate needs.- Manage and monitor HR compliance including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, certification, labor law postings, and OSHA requirements.- Respond to OSHA requests, investigations and cases.- Partner within HR departments - Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Operations and Talent Management projects and rollout.- Partner with campus administration, HR Service Manager and Superintendents in determining breach of contract criteria and actions.- Communicate with employees and clients at all levels, understanding the specific needs of those in question and implementing proactive solutions where applicable.- Proactively anticipate organizational needs and collaborate to develop sustainable programs for current state and future growth of the organization.- Responsible for new customer integration.- Oversee EEOC and other legal matters.- Reconcile and respond to Employee Reporting incidents including but not limited to investigations.- Manage unemployment hearings.- Conduct exit interviews for administrators and leaders.- Analyze feedback and provide retention solutions to leadership.- Reconcile and account for legal fees and dues, while providing strategic oversight to minimize cost to the organization.- Develop and execute training of HR programs internally and externally.- Provide excellent service to school administration, Vertex leadership and employees.- Participate and contribute to execution of Vertex thematic goals and project teams.- Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Certifications & Experience- Bachelor's degree including strong understanding of HR principles and practices- 4+ years of progressive HR experience (or 2 years of HR experience within education industry)- Consultation experience in advising leaders- Proficiency in Google Suite and Google docs.

- PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Behavioral Competencies- Efficient communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication.- A sincere ability to develop respectful and professional relationships.- Excellent analytical and strategic skills.- A keen sense of cultural awareness that supports diversity and inclusion efforts.- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.- Exemplify the desire to celebrate innovation, passion for service and lead by engagement.- Demonstrated ability to partner with clients and all levels of leadership.- Strong experience in working through complex employee relations issues.

BACKGROUND CHECKS- The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.- Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Travel between campuses on a regular basis (may include national travel).- This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.- This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.

Repetitive motions with hands.

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us_

Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 107,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives.

Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 100 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, constructi