UHR Staff Relations Consultant

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

11d•$76,880 - $92,256

About The Position

The University of Maryland seeks a dynamic HR professional to join the Staff Relations team in University Human Resources. The Staff Relations Consultant administers labor agreements, responds to grievances and employee complaints, conducts workplace investigations, and uses conflict-resolution techniques to address workplace problems. The consultant represents the University in grievances brought by bargaining-unit and non-bargaining-unit employees and advises University Business Partners on labor agreement and policy interpretation and compliance. The role also contributes to the development of positive employee relations. The successful candidate is ethical, accurate, and transparent in communications; collaborative and effective in teams; skilled in vetting and consultation; and values the relationship between management and labor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; up to four years of additional qualifying work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of professional human resources experience in employee or labor relations.
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and other laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances related to human resources.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including those pertaining to collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
Skill in using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ethical, accurate, and transparent communications; collaborative teamwork; strong vetting and consultation skills; and appreciation for the relationship between management and labor.

Responsibilities

Administer labor agreements and respond to grievances and employee complaints.
Conduct workplace investigations and use conflict-resolution techniques to resolve workplace problems.
Represent the University in grievances brought by bargaining-unit and non-bargaining-unit employees.
Provide analysis, consultation, training, and coaching to University Business Partners on interpreting labor agreements and policies and ensuring compliance.
Work toward the development of positive employee relations.