Human Resources Manager

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Department Manager oversees daily operations, ensuring compliance with employment laws, university policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The role focuses on improving employee engagement, retention, and work environment, while managing various administrative processes, including performance management and exit reviews. Additionally, the manager analyzes data, generates reports, and collaborates with HRIS to maintain efficient ELR systems.

• Oversees the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the ELR Department.
• Ensures ELR operations maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations as well as university's personnel policies and procedures, and applicable university's collective bargaining agreements.
• Identify strategies to enhance the ELR operations and services made available to the University community which may the total employee experience (engagement, work environment, employee retention).
• Interprets and administers FIU personnel policies, procedures, and agreements for management and staff; ensures compliance with FIU collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepares and finalizes appropriate actions which are clearly and well written with appropriate presentation of facts, analysis, and conclusions, and in accordance with FIU policies, procedures, and applicable bargaining agreements.
• Oversees the University's Exit Review Program. Identifies and monitors areas with high turnover rate, reviews data, and suggests recommendations for best course of action to attract and retain high-quality employees.
• Oversees the administration and processing of Nepotism Disclosures, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activity Disclosures, Professional Development Leave, and Flexible Work Arrangements requests; works closely with assigned Specialist to ensure conflicts are resolved and appropriate follow-up is conducted on the expiration of on approved arrangements.
• Gathers, transforms, analyzes, and interprets data which accurately reflects the functions of ELR; develops and designs monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to effectively represent the functions performed by the ELR Department.
• Provides support to managers/supervisors on performance management, attendance and leave, administration of discipline, and other employee relations issues.
• Oversees, reviews, and adjudicates on ELR background checks for current and former employees.
• Works closely with HRIS to ensure ELR supported systems maintained and to ensure operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of human resources or related experience.

• Administrative

• Starting at $65,475 commensurate with experience.

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.