Employee Relations Consultant I

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Employee Relations Consultant I. This role manages moderately complex employee relations cases, provides guidance to managers on policy application and performance management, and supports investigations. The consultant works within a tiered ER model to ensure consistent, fair, and timely employee relations services while coordinating with HR partners and escalating issues as needed.

Highlights

Manage moderately complex employee relations cases within defined scope and escalation guidelines.
Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and performance management.
Support investigations and fact-finding under direction.
Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners, the Solution Center, and other Employee Relations Consultants.
Ensure early intervention, proper documentation, and adherence to ER processes.
Required skills include case management, employment law fundamentals, investigation support, and clear communication.
Salary range: $57,158 - $94,286 per year.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
Preferred experience: 3-5+ years in Employee Relations or Human Resources including counseling and policy interpretation.
No supervisory responsibilities; position requires maintaining confidentiality and operating within a team and independently.

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Job Title	Employee Relations Consultant I
Requisition Number	RE53850
Working Title
Department Name	3JHRE:Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	The essential job functions of this position require you to: communicate and build working relationships with staff, faculty and candidates; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; provide exceptional customer service and positively represent the university; ensure work is detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner; perform work in a sedentary position; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university and work successfully in a team as well as independently. The physical requirements of this position will include occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional (<10% of the time) job-related travel.
Shift	Primarily Monday – Friday 8:00 am –5:00 pm; additional hours may be required based on departmental needs.
Job Summary	The Employee Relations Consultant I supports the delivery of consistent, fair, and timely employee relations services across the organization within a modern, tiered ER operating model. This role focuses on the execution of standardized employee relations work and operates within clearly defined scope, escalation criteria, and governance. The Employee Relations Consultant I manage moderately complex employee relations cases, provides guidance to managers on policy application and performance management, and supports investigations under the direction of an Employee Relations Consultant. The role is designed to reduce reactive ER volume by ensuring early intervention, proper documentation, and adherence to established ER processes. The Employee Relations Consultant I works closely with HR Business Partners, the Solution Center, and the Employee Relations Consultant to ensure issues are handled at the appropriate level and escalated when risk, complexity, or precedent thresholds are met.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The Employee Relations Consultant I role requires a solid foundation in employee relations case management, policy interpretation, and employment law fundamentals, with the ability to manage moderately complex ER issues within defined scope and escalation guidelines. Key skills include professional judgment, risk awareness, investigation support and fact‑finding, clear and neutral communication, and strong documentation and case management discipline. The role also requires the ability to provide front‑line guidance and coaching to managers, maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations, operate effectively within ER systems and standardized processes, and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset within a tiered ER operating model.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	3–5+ years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience, including employee counseling, policy interpretation, performance management support, and participation in investigations within a complex organization.
Deadline to Apply	04/07/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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* Please indicate your number of years of paid full-time work experience with direct employee relations experience.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
* Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation.

(Open Ended Question)
* Please summarize your direct Human Resources Employee Relations experience. Specifically address your work responsibilities to include level of independent decision making, strategic planning and the scope and impact of your position.
(Open Ended Question)

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Job Title	Employee Relations Consultant I
Requisition Number	RE53850
Working Title
Department Name	3JHRE:Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	The essential job functions of this position require you to: communicate and build working relationships with staff, faculty and candidates; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; provide exceptional customer service and positively represent the university; ensure work is detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner; perform work in a sedentary position; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university and work successfully in a team as well as independently. The physical requirements of this position will include occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional (<10% of the time) job-related travel.
Shift	Primarily Monday – Friday 8:00 am –5:00 pm; additional hours may be required based on departmental needs.
Job Summary	The Employee Relations Consultant I supports the delivery of consistent, fair, and timely employee relations services across the organization within a modern, tiered ER operating model. This role focuses on the execution of standardized employee relations work and operates within clearly defined scope, escalation criteria, and governance. The Employee Relations Consultant I manage moderately complex employee relations cases, provides guidance to managers on policy application and performance management, and supports investigations under the direction of an Employee Relations Consultant. The role is designed to reduce reactive ER volume by ensuring early intervention, proper documentation, and adherence to established ER processes. The Employee Relations Consultant I works closely with HR Business Partners, the Solution Center, and the Employee Relations Consultant to ensure issues are handled at the appropriate level and escalated when risk, complexity, or precedent thresholds are met.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The Employee Relations Consultant I role requires a solid foundation in employee relations case management, policy interpretation, and employment law fundamentals, with the ability to manage moderately complex ER issues within defined scope and escalation guidelines. Key skills include professional judgment, risk awareness, investigation support and fact‑finding, clear and neutral communication, and strong documentation and case management discipline. The role also requires the ability to provide front‑line guidance and coaching to managers, maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations, operate effectively within ER systems and standardized processes, and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset within a tiered ER operating model.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	3–5+ years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience, including employee counseling, policy interpretation, performance management support, and participation in investigations within a complex organization.
Deadline to Apply	04/07/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate your number of years of paid full-time work experience with direct employee relations experience.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
* Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation.

(Open Ended Question)
* Please summarize your direct Human Resources Employee Relations experience. Specifically address your work responsibilities to include level of independent decision making, strategic planning and the scope and impact of your position.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

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Cover Letter

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