Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations

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Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Executive/Management/Director, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year; candidates with exceptional experience may be eligible for an offer above this range

Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2023-2024

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

March 14th, 2024; open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please supply a resume and 3 professional references.

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 that 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 the campus safe, clean, accessible, and beautiful.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations reports to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations. The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation and day-to-day administration of the University’s staff collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and OA policies for Administrative Services. The Associate Director is the university’s main point of contact for these two labor groups and, in collaboration with campus partners, is responsible for developing strategic goals and policy recommendations for these groups.

The Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations will serve on an employee and labor relations team, with typical responsibilities including: Providing collaborative and consultative advice and counsel on labor contracts and personnel rules interpretation, application, and compliance for the university, act as the primary Employee and Labor Relations point of contact for the Administrative Services Business hubs, collaborating with the Administrative Services Business hubs to ensure that all units work in concert to provide seamless service and support to the university; Leading fact finding investigations, responding to information requests, and representing the university at arbitration, mediation, and appeal hearings; Conducting analysis and assessments, preparing reports and advisories, and recommending policies and programs that enrich and promote the integrity of the university’s labor relations functions; Keeping current in the occupational field to include new developments in concepts, practices, and regulations; Researching and analyzing the impact of changes in regulations and trends on operations.

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 will uphold the investigation protocols and procedures and will participate in employee investigations.

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

Three years of experience in employee relations and/or labor relations or administering collective bargaining agreements as a supervisor or HR representative.

A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to write and edit complex policy, procedure, and other technical prose.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; and ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.

• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information and issues responsibly.

• Ability to work and solve problems independently as well as in a collaborative team environment, and represent the university appropriately and professionally.

• Leadership, organizational, and management skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a university setting.

• A commitment to supporting, promoting, and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ability to work across partisan and ideological lines to build consensus for university and faculty issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with labor relations in an education or public sector setting.

• Familiarity with university organizational structure, policy, and political issues in higher education.

• A master’s degree in management, industrial relations, a related field, or juris doctorate.

• Training in conflict resolution, mediation, or other ADR techniques.

• Knowledge of Oregon employment law, in particular the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, and the Oregon Employment Relations Board.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination) .

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Advertised: March 7, 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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