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Employee and Labor Relations Specialist (CS25-146)
Overview
Are you interested in playing a vital role in managing activities related to union contracts, negotiations, grievances, and other labor-related matters?
The Office of Human Resources at SIUE is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to provide expert advice to university and college units, administer collective bargaining agreements, conduct grievance hearings, and negotiate wages and benefits for employees.
SIUE is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,500.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned agreements and works closely with management to ensure compliance with labor laws and university policies
- Administer and interpret labor-management agreements on behalf of university management and employees
- Serve as a key member of the negotiation team, participating as 2nd or 3rd chair in collective bargaining, impact bargaining, and grievance hearings
- Research and analyze union proposals, wage scales, and salary ranges, providing recommendations and cost estimates
- Represent the Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations in grievance hearings and administrative inquiries
- Conduct investigations into reports of misconduct, including harassment and workplace violence, interviewing witnesses, and drafting statements and summaries
- Advise supervisors on employee performance issues and recommend actions such as discipline, performance improvement, or coaching
- Draft performance-based and conduct-based action documents, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), counseling memos, and disciplinary actions
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- 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 in labor and employee relations
What We Offer
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 (37.5 Hours Per Week)
(Salary is commensurate on experience and generally, will not exceed the midpoint)
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
- Life insurance
- SURS retirement plan
- Supplemental retirement savings plans
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
- Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
- WorkLife programs
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
- Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
- Flexible Spending Account Program
Illinois Residency Requirement: 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. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Salary : $61,592 - $70,846
