Sr. Employee Relations Consultant

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $82K - $92K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ October 5th, 2026

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NC State University is hiring a Sr. Employee Relations Consultant. The role involves providing advanced strategic consultation and resolution for complex employee relations issues, managing related programs, conducting workplace investigations, developing and delivering training, and participating in project management to support the university's work environment and compliance with employment laws and policies.

Highlights

Provide advanced-level consultation to staff, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and administrators on employee relations issues.
Manage programs including the Employee Assistance Program, grievance procedures, performance management, mediation, and exit interviews.
Conduct detailed workplace investigations and advise client groups effectively.
Develop and deliver training on various employee relations topics such as performance management and conflict resolution.
Participate in or lead projects to improve employee relations workflows and compliance programs.
Required to have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of HR experience focused on employee relations.
Must demonstrate expertise in employment law interpretation, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and employee relations strategies.
Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of employee relations experience, higher education exposure, and HR generalist background.
Salary range is $82,000 to $92,000 annually.
Works within NC State's Department of Employee Relations collaborating with various internal university partners and stakeholders to mitigate risks and foster positive work environments.