Florida International University · 4 hours ago
Employee and Labor Relations Workforce Planning Specialist
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university located in Miami. The ELR Workforce Planning Specialist plays a key role in aligning workforce strategies with institutional goals by analyzing workforce trends, developing reports, and providing actionable recommendations to support decision-making on retention and organizational effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Plans, develops, and implements employee relations strategic goals, objectives, programs, and activities
Analyzes data, generates reports, and collaborates with HRIS to maintain efficient ELR systems
Builds and manages reporting tools to identify trends in employee turnover, complaint patterns, and workplace climate indicators, delivering data-driven insights to inform workforce planning, retention strategies, and organizational decision-making
Partners with the Office of the General Counsel and University Compliance teams to proactively monitor changes in federal and state employment laws, recommending policy updates and adjustments to ensure continued organizational compliance
Manages the continuous review and updating of personnel policies, identifying opportunities to improve clarity, compliance, and effectiveness across the organization
Conducts policy gap analyses to identify areas requiring updates or the development of new policies that address emerging workplace risks, such as out-of-state employment, after-hours communication, and AI usage, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential exposure
Facilitates learning and policy awareness to employees on ELR practices, personnel policies, and investigative protocols by delivering training and coaching to employees while providing support to managers/supervisors on performance management, attendance and leave, administration of discipline, and other employee relations matters
Partners with department leaders to design and implement comprehensive onboarding and mentoring programs that deliver consistent, positive employee experience, reinforce the University's employer brand, and support retention and engagement initiatives
Designs and implement a structured ELR-led management training curriculum, including workshops on conflict management, progressive discipline, leadership, employee mentoring, and institutional/departmental knowledge retention, to strengthen leadership capabilities and support organizational effectiveness
Analyzes exit interview data and design, implement, and facilitate stay interviews in collaboration with leadership to identify retention challenges and inform succession planning for a strong and sustainable leadership pipeline
Provides consultative coaching to Chairs and Deans on complex employee relations matters, to promote effective decision-making and consistent application of policies, mitigate potential risks, and support consistent, fair outcomes across the University
Collaborates with Internal Audit, General Counsel, University Compliance, and ORED to organize cross-departmental forums on key topics, such as preventing conflicts of interest in research labs, to promote awareness, compliance, and best practices across the University
Provides proactive departmental health checks for high-risk or rapidly growing units, helping identify and address potential issues before they become larger challenges
Develop and maintain an internal repository of anonymized ELR case studies to serve as a training resource and benchmarking tool for continuous learning and best practice development
Serves as the central coordinator for escalated cases involving benefits, conflicts of interest, nepotism, and other sensitive matters, partnering closely with Audit, Compliance, and Legal to ensure thorough review, consistent handling, and risk mitigation
Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of HR experience or Master's degree and three (3) years of HR experience
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Travel to FIU Campus
Criminal Background Check
Driver's License Check
Preferred
Workforce Planning experience
Experience with collective bargaining
Organizational Development experience
Experience in conducting workplace investigations
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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