Employee Relations

Boise State Human Resource Services is dedicated to the enhancement of a quality and efficient work environment within the University community.

We promote positive communication between employees, supervisors and managers; address root causes of workplace distractions and advise the campus on employee relations matters, administrative processes and policies.

The Employee Relations manager and HRS staff are dedicated to serving the University community by providing fair and equitable services consistent with University policies and procedures and State and Federal laws and guidelines. These services include:

• Providing University policy and procedural interpretation and administration
• Providing advice on how to manage performance and conduct issues
• Advising departments on administering corrective action, formulating performance improvement plans and administering progressive disciplinary process
• Reviewing proposed employee actions, including written reprimands, demotions, suspensions, probationary period terminations, contract non-renewals and dismissals for cause before they are administered
• Providing advice and serves as coordinate point for reduction in force actions
• Providing advice on win/win exit strategies
• Providing assistance and advice on the Problem Solving and Appeal processes
• Assisting departments to use the University's Performance mangement system and develop and administer performance standards, performance evaluations, and development plans
• Providing Supervisor Skills feedback and training recommendations and or assistance in the delivery of regular or specialized training needs
• Assisting departments in development of employee incentives