Employee Relations Specialist jobs in Champaign, IL

Labor and Employee Relations Specialist/Coordinator

System Human Resource Services
Posting Category:

Serves as the point of contact for System Office/system-level grievances, This position conducts system-level grievances and investigates grievances filed by employees from the UI campuses; system office investigations; mediations, reviews policies and makes recommendations related to labor relations, grievance administration,; conducts research and makes recommendations on related human resources topics; and assists the Assistant/Associate Director for DEI&B with system-wide EEO, diversity and compliance requirements.

Additional responsibilities included:

• Perform the system-level grievance appeal process and serve as the Senior Associate VP/CHRO's designee for grievance hearings by conducting independent investigations of grievances.
• Consult with university staff, university administrators, and union representatives to obtain information and documentation needed to render system-level grievance responses.
• Serve as a mediator for employee relations matters and conflict resolution for system office units.
• Manage the formal complaint process and serve as a point of contact in determining the appropriate processes based on the nature of the complaint. Coordinate the investigative process and serve as an investigator.
• Research topics and issues related to labor and employee relations and offer recommendations regarding policies and procedures for resolving issues identified as part of the grievance and complaint processes.
• Conduct research, gather data and analyze information regarding nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and diversity and then provide recommendations for improving processes and/or ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws as well as University policies.
• Oversee the Ethics Training Discipline phase for all three universities and the system office.
• Ensure compliance with the Records Retention Plan by managing the grievance, discharge, and job search recordkeeping process.
• Serve as a mediator for resolution of informal complaints and/or conflicts.
• Assist with maintaining and updating content in the Diversity section of the System HR website.
• Respond to data requests for internal and external institutional reporting requirements related to EEO, ADA, Acessibility, Title VII, Title IX, and other related requests.
• Other duties as assigned appropriate for a Human Resources Specialist/Coordinator.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

• Two to five years of experience in human resource administration or related experience that demonstrates the application of laws to policies and procedures and/or demonstrated experience in employee relations, labor relations, or equal opportunity and knowledge/experience in human resource systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by 6 pm on 11/28/2022 or visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/employment.

System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing erhr@uillinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 9000392
Job Category: Academic Professional
Campus Location: Urbana