Employee & Labor Relations Professional / Senior Human Resources Professional I
About The Position
The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Professional serves as a key advisor to leaders, HR partners, and employees on complex employee and labor relations matters. This role ensures consistent and compliant application of collective bargaining agreements, university policies, and labor laws while fostering positive labor‑management relationships. This position supports grievance administration, performance management, and dispute resolution, while also contributing to collective bargaining as a member of the University’s negotiation team. This position offers growing responsibility and exposure to negotiation and decision-making processes, building the expertise needed for advanced roles in labor relations strategy and leadership.
Requirements
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Human Resources Administration, Labor and Industrial Relations, or a related field
- Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in employee and labor relations administration
- Experience handling employee disciplinary matters, grievances, appeals, and complaints
- Experience supporting labor contract negotiations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving in complex, sensitive workplace situations
- Build trust and credibility with leaders, HR partners, and union representatives
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both written and verbally, across diverse audiences
- Applies knowledge of labor laws, contract interpretation, and employee relations practices
- Balances competing priorities with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Nice To Haves
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting the chief negotiator for collective bargaining
- Advanced training or education related to Labor and Employee relations
- Human Resources certification
- Experience with labor relations for faculty and academic staff
Responsibilities
- Advise leaders and HR partners on performance issues, misconduct, and corrective action
- Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, policies, and labor laws
- Serve as a liaison between management and union representatives to support effective relationships
- Partner with leaders to proactively address workplace concerns and prevent escalation
- Review and assess disciplinary actions for alignment with just cause and past practice
- Support grievance administration, including case evaluation and participation in meetings
- Contribute to collective bargaining preparation, research, and proposal development
- Develop and deliver training on labor relations, contract administration, and workplace practices
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Remote-friendly work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
