Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Job Summary

Serves as a professional consultant for Employee & Labor Relations. Provides training, assists with grievance issues, and oversees the disciplinary process.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a professional consultant for Employee & Labor Relations and respective entities.
• Provides training and coaching to University staff regarding Employee & Labor Relations topics such as conduct management, organizational development, strategic planning, and policy and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in tracking employee grievances and ensures appropriate follow-up on investigations.
• Oversees the disciplinary process to ensure compliance with University, Federal, State, and local laws and/or regulations. Supports management in conducting hearings, investigating issues, and formulating satisfactory resolutions.
• Evaluates and researches professional trends and issues in specialty areas relevant to Employee & Labor Relations. Identifies and recommends new policy or program initiatives in specialty areas designed to enhance delivery and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Labor Relations, or related field and 3 to 5 years of experience with demonstrated/knowledge of HR principles and best practices, including the management of union contracts and grievance processing activities preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to employment and labor laws.