Employee & Labor Relations Consultant

The Ohio State University

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the delivery of effective employee and labor relations services by implementing strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Partners with HR leadership and department managers to address labor-related issues, facilitate resolution of employee concerns, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. Provides guidance and practical solutions to help achieve organizational goals and maintain a positive work environment across the medical center. Serves as a highly skilled labor relations expert and trusted consultant to Employee & Labor Relations leadership, HR partners, operational leaders, and ELR colleagues. Acts as the operational lead and subject matter expert for labor relations, guiding day-to-day contract administration and labor service delivery in alignment with Employee & Labor Relations leadership and organizational objectives. Provides advanced guidance on contract administration, compliance obligations, management rights, labor strategy, and consistent workforce practices. Helps individuals understand risk, make informed decisions, and bring team members, teams, and stakeholders along through education and partnership. Establishes productive relationships with union and management representatives and ensures consistent administration of collective bargaining agreements. Leads grievance and committee processes, coordinates arbitration, mediation, and unfair labor practice response activity, manages bargaining execution and mid-term agreements, develops labor relations training, and serves as a point of escalation for complex labor matters. Ensures labor and non-labor teams are supported with parity in leadership education, career support, operational guidance, and workforce planning.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in employee and labor relations.
Understanding of Ohio and federal employment laws, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to interact, collaborate, and consult professionally with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to build relationships and establish rapport quickly with all levels of the organization.
Strong consultative style and proven experience supporting multiple areas.
Commitment to continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources, or equivalent experience.
PHR, SPHR, or another professional certification.
8–12 years of experience in labor relations.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of effective employee and labor relations services through strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Partner with HR leadership and department managers to address labor-related issues and resolve employee concerns.
Provide guidance and practical solutions and promote consistent application of policies and procedures.
Lead day-to-day contract administration and labor service delivery in alignment with Employee & Labor Relations leadership and organizational objectives.
Provide guidance on contract administration, compliance obligations, management rights, labor strategy, and consistent workforce practices.
Help stakeholders understand risk and make informed decisions through education and partnership.
Build productive relationships with union and management representatives and ensure consistent administration of collective bargaining agreements.
Lead grievance and committee processes.
Coordinate arbitration, mediation, and unfair labor practice response activity.
Manage bargaining execution and mid-term agreements.
Develop labor relations training and serve as an escalation point for complex labor matters.
Support labor and non-labor teams with leadership education, career support, operational guidance, and workforce planning.