Labor& EE Relations Consultant - 497972

Title: Labor& EE Relations Consultant

Department Org: Human Resources - 105760

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: Main Campus - Administration

Shift: 1

Start Time: End Time:

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Job Description

The Labor and Employee Relations Consultant contributes to the mission and the vision of the University by working with university directors and managers regarding employee and labor relations initiatives, ensuring compliance, advising regarding the corrective action process, answering questions on policy and procedure interpretation, as well as serving as a hearing officer for suspension and termination level disciplinary hearings and grievance hearings. This position provides guidance and expertise in labor-management meetings and contract negotiations. Consult with the HR team concerning contract issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education/experience/licensing

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Human Resources, or closely related field required; JD preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience with employee and labor relations field in HR.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in HR.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in public sector labor law strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in labor relations field, such as contract administration, negotiations, grievance handling, investigations, problem resolution and/or counsel and advice to line managers.
• Comprehension of general labor agreements, principles of contract construction and relevant legal guidelines.
  
  

Communication And Other Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently execute a high volume and broad scope of tasks within tight deadlines.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Must have the ability to as well as meet the requirements to complete and maintain mandatory training per the University mandatory training policy pursuant to the deadlines set forth therein.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.