Employee and Labor Relations Specialist - Office of Human Resources (CS27-025)

Location: SIUE Edwardsville Campus (Fully Onsite - 5 Days Per Week)

About the role

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Employee & Labor Relations Specialist in the Office of Human Resources. You will provide guidance and interpretation to supervisors regarding employee performance issues, recommend appropriate steps such as discipline, performance improvement, or coaching, and administer and interpret labor-management agreements on behalf of university management and employees.

SIUE employs more than 2,400 faculty and staff members and is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, with a $471 million annual economic impact on the region.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in drafting performance-based and conduct-based action documents, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), counseling memos, and disciplinary actions
• Assist in conducting pre-disciplinary actions such as required documentation, meeting updates, and follow-up
• Support the Assistant Director and Manager of Employee & Labor Relations in grievance hearings and administrative inquiries
• Serve as the liaison between business agents, bargaining units, and university management
• Assist in training and supervising staff on employee & labor relations topics such as working conditions and safety
• Stay informed of federal and state labor laws and regulations, applying them effectively in complex situations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a field closely related to the position
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties
• Two years of experience handling employee relations issues such as conducting investigations, issuing discipline, coaching managers on employee performance, etc.

Skills

• Superior skills in writing/documentation, assessing employee relations situations, and taking a coaching/collaborative approach to recommend appropriate actions
• Excellent verbal/communication skills, particularly the ability to analyze and interpret HR policies and translate them clearly at all levels of the university
• Demonstrated ability to effectively consult with and influence leadership at all levels, providing clear guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, and appropriate corrective action

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (37.5 Hours Per Week)

Additional Information

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card.

Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application.

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as verification of employment, education, licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries.

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States, and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.