Employee and Labor Relations Specialist (CS25-146)

Overview

SIUE is a nationally recognized university located in Edwardsville, IL, with a focus on educating professional and community leaders through excellent faculty and programs. The campus offers the advantages of a small, liberal arts college with one of the lowest tuitions among state universities in Illinois. With a commitment to undergraduate education and faculty research, SIUE provides practical applications for student learning and fosters interaction between students and faculty at all levels.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist (CS25-146) at SIUE.

• The Employee and Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for managing activities related to union contracts, negotiations, grievances, and other labor-related matters
• As a specialist in labor relations, this role provides expert advice to university and college units, administers collective bargaining agreements, conducts grievance hearings, and negotiates wages and benefits for employees
• The position serves as the primary point of contact for assigned agreements and works closely with management to ensure compliance with labor laws and university policies

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain accurate records in office files and case management software for all cases handled
• Serve as the liaison between business agents, bargaining units, and university management
• Assist in training and supervising staff on labor relations topics such as working conditions, safety, and equal opportunity practices
• Stay informed of federal and state labor laws and regulations, applying them effectively in complex situations

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

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,592.00 - $70,846.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,592 - $70,846