ELR Coordinator (Academic Employment)

Department Summary

The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to strategically partner with the university community as a comprehensive, innovative, and results-oriented department modeled on the very best human resources practices. We deliver a variety of services and programs, which underscore a commitment to inclusiveness, respect, fairness, effective service delivery, and accountability. We strive to be proactive, consultative partners meeting the needs of employees and operations across the institution and to lead efforts to attract, retain, develop, and engage world-class faculty and staff.

Working in UO Human Resources provides a unique opportunity to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We strive to be champions for building and supporting a community that reflects a rich variety of racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, gender and sexual orientation, disability, cultural, and intersectional identities. We encourage applications from those whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion, from individuals who have been historically marginalized and currently underrepresented in higher education, individuals who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in non-traditional pathways outside of higher education.

The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team is committed to promoting effective, fair, and professional relationships between the university and its employee groups. The ELR team partners with University leadership and supervisors to administer employment strategies which support the University’s mission and strategic initiatives.

Employee & Labor Relations is a unit within Human Resources in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university’s many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible, and beautiful.

Position Summary

The Employee & Labor Relations Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations. This position, along with other employee and labor relations team members, provides assistance to academic and administrative units for issues involving day-to-day administration of the University’s contract with United Academics (UA), the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF), along with other employee groups.

This position works with employees and managers to address a variety of workplace matters. The position specializes in the knowledge, understanding, and application of University employment policies and practices. The role reinforces the University's culture and model for shared governance that promotes consultation, collaboration, and transparency among the diverse employee population.

This position demands a firm commitment to serving the university with sensitivity and professionalism. The position requires abundant self-confidence and the ability to multi-task many cases, processes, and unplanned happenings at one time. The ability to handle confidential material appropriately and maintain an institutional perspective is also critical.

This position is based in Eugene with some level of flexibility including the option to work remotely with frequent commuting to campus. All adjusted work arrangements require supervisor and leadership approval.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (two additional years of experience in Human Resources may substitute for the degree)
• Two years of experience in employee relations, human resources, dispute resolution, or similar function.

Salary : $54