Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Specialist supports the delivery of ELR services by assisting ELR staff and triaging incoming issues. This role involves processing specialized transactions such as public records requests and union dues authorizations. The specialist may also act as a liaison between the ELR team, university departments, and external agencies to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Key responsibilities include transaction processing and facilitating the scheduling of grievances and hearings for classified civil service and collective bargaining employees, serving as the primary point of contact for these scheduling activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) services by providing support to both the ELR staff and triaging issues that come to the CoE.
• Process specialized transactions such as public records requests and union dues authorizations.
• Liaise between team, university departments, and external agencies to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Perform transaction processing.
• Facilitate the scheduling process and/or be the point of contact for the scheduling of grievances and hearings for classified civil service and collective bargaining employees.

Benefits

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees