Employee Relations Spec II

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $61K - $62K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ July 25th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist II. This role involves providing consultation and support on various employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, facilitating conflict resolution, and assisting with compliance to employment laws and university policies. The specialist also delivers training, supports workers' compensation and unemployment programs, and contributes to employee relations program improvements.

Highlights

Serve as a consultant on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, workplace conduct, and attendance issues.
Conduct workplace reviews, investigations, and facilitate conflict resolution efforts.
Support and backup the Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation programs.
Interpret and apply federal/state laws, University regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies.
Develop and deliver employee relations and performance management training.
Prepare employment-related documentation including reprimands, suspensions, and dismissals.
Maintain accurate case files and records related to employee relations matters.
Required: Bachelor's degree and one year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Three years of professional experience in employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, preferably in higher education or public sector.
Salary range: $61,000 - $62,200 with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement and tuition assistance.