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Job Title	Employee Relations Specialist Senior
Requisition Number	RE53244
Working Title
Department Name	3JHRE:Employee Relations/Leave Administration
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$47,278-78,000/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	5 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 from diverse backgrounds; 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; and additional hours may be required based on departmental needs.
Job Summary	The Employee Relations Specialist Senior supports the Human Resources goal of remaining a strategic member of the University community by educating and coaching employees, administrators, managers and supervisors on equitable application of policies and practices. Primary job duties will include consulting and coaching managers and supervisors on effective ways to address workplace issues and corrective action, among other things, in accordance with University and department policy and procedure. Consulting employees on workplace issues and maintain employee relations documentation and records. Providing guidance to managers and employees regarding University policies, procedures, and other best practices. The Employee Relations Specialist Senior must have the ability to approach each scenario from all perspectives of the business needs as a whole and not just the needs of the individual.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, independent judgment and decision making, engages in active listening, objectivity, analytical and critical thinking. Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization, work autonomously and maintain flexibility and adaptability. Exhibits understanding of the customer/employee’s perspective and is nonjudgmental of his/her views and actions. Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and related liability issues is necessary, along with a high level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field. Five (5) years of employee relations experience, highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply	04/01/2026
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 choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience with a primary responsibility providing guidance on Human Resources policies and procedures.
- 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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