Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:
1. Deliver HR services to client groups and general HR support to employees, and front-line managers.
2. Work closely with management to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
3. Manage employee relations situations at assigned location(s); partner with HR Manager as needed to effectively resolve situations; identify trends in employee relations cases to address root cause; educate managers on how to handle situations more effectively.
4. Provide guidance and counsel to management staff regarding appropriate progressive discipline and termination steps. Monitor and review corrective action and termination documentation for completeness and organizational consistency.
5. Identify trends and issues impacting employees and management. Identify training and management coaching needs. Deliver new manager and other HR-related training to managers.
6. Remain abreast of labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, etc.) and provide education to location managers/supervisors; coordinate any related situations with HR Service Center (ESC).
7. Act as employee advocate as needed.
8. Participate in relevant business and HR meetings.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used and Responsibility
- MS Office Suite
- Employee relations investigations and counsel employees
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Experience/ Education
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, with strong focus in employee relations required.
- PHR Certification preferred.
- Must pass background investigation.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
- Standing: 1-2 hours a day
- Walking: 1-2 hours a day
- Lifting: Occasionally
- Carrying: Rarely
- Pushing: Rarely
- Bending: Rarely
- Squatting: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Climbing: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
- Driving: Rarely
- Work Environment: Office building on site or remote. Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. May require remote work as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
- At least 2 years of Human Resources experience with a strong focus on employee relations
- PHR certification
- Must pass a background investigation
Grand Canyon Education Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Grand Canyon Education and has not been reviewed or approved by Grand Canyon Education.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Education benefits extend to employees and eligible spouses and dependents, including substantial tuition coverage at Grand Canyon University. Equal marriage benefits were implemented, indicating inclusive eligibility policies.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA support, plus life and long‑term disability coverage. The breadth of plan choices is positioned as a comprehensive offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday breaks are described as generous. Some roles provide flexibility that complements available PTO.
Grand Canyon Education Insights
What We Do
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is an educational service company that provides an array of support services in the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still supports and works closely with GCU. GCE designs and develops educational programs for GCU and other traditional campus institutions, as well as online partner institutions at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. At Grand Canyon Education, we value our employees and support a unique and diverse workplace culture designed to help you thrive. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities across various departments. For job opportunities, please visit https://jobs.gce.com/ In addition Grand Canyon Education has been recognized as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista. We have also been identified as a leader in remote work as we have been named to FlexJobs' 9th annual list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs! Finally, we have been praised for our commitment to cultivating an engaging and attractive workplace by Top Workplaces USA.
