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University of Kentucky

Employee Relations Consultant II

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $72K - $119K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ April 2nd, 2026

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Employee Relations Consultant II. This role independently manages complex and sensitive employee relations cases involving staff and faculty, recommending and approving outcomes according to policy and legal standards. The consultant collaborates with HR Business Partners and leadership to ensure fair practices and contributes to employee relations strategy, governance, and preventive initiatives.

Highlights
  • Manage the organization's most complex and sensitive employee relations cases for staff and faculty.
  • Recommend and approve case outcomes aligned with policy, precedent, and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, Faculty Advancement, and leadership.
  • Contribute to employee relations strategy, governance, reporting, and preventive initiatives.
  • Expertise required in employee relations principles, employment law, investigative practices, and advanced consultation.
  • Strong skills in risk assessment, decision-making, data analysis, and written communication.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of related experience.
  • Preferred certifications include SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or Advanced Workplace Investigation certification.
  • Salary range of $72,405 to $119,496 per year.
  • Position located within the Employee Relations/Leave Administration department at the University of Kentucky.

Employee Relations Consultant II Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Employee Relations Consultant II
Requisition Number RE53877
Working Title
Department Name 3JHRE:Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 49
Salary Range $72,405-119,496/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
7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing and walking.
Shift
Core working time Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and some work required outside of core working time.
Job Summary
The Employee Relations Consultant II serves as a senior-level expert and strategic partner within the Employee Relations function. This role is responsible for independently managing the organization’s most complex and sensitive employee relations cases, including those involving staff and faculty, and is empowered to recommend and approve outcomes in accordance with policy, precedent, and legal requirements. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Faculty Advancement, Legal, Compliance, and leadership to ensure consistent, fair, and defensible practices across the institution.

In addition to case ownership, the Employee Relations Consultant II contributes to ER strategy, governance, reporting, and preventive initiatives that strengthen leader capability, reduce organizational risk, and advance a positive and compliant workplace culture.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  • Expert knowledge of employee relations principles, employment law, and investigative practices
  • Advanced consultation and coaching skills with leaders and HR partners
  • Strong risk assessment, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to interpret and apply policy, precedent, and legal guidance in complex and ambiguous situations
  • High degree of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism
  • Ability to analyze ER data, identify trends, and translate insights into preventive action
  • Strong written communication skills, including investigation reports and leadership summaries
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
7–10+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience, including complex case management, investigations, and senior-level consultation within large, complex, and regulated organizations (e.g., higher education, healthcare, public sector, or similarly structured environments).

Preferred:

  • SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
  • PHR / SPHR
  • Advanced Workplace Investigation certification or equivalent professional training
Deadline to Apply 05/31/2026
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 (*).

  1. * 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

  2. * Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * 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
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
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