Job Description
Employee and Labor Relations:
-Listens to employees, assesses situations and guides individuals toward effective problem resolutions and options.
-Develop, design, deliver and evaluate a range of training programs regarding mediation, negotiation, and other related skills sets to promote constructive communication, conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving.
-Consult with department leaders, managers and administrators to establish coordinated efforts to minimize the costs of workplace conflict; develop resources and tools to aid University constituents in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and problem resolution.
-Works proactively with management, leadership and union contacts to address employee concerns and conflicts; supports building administration with employee disciplinary processes.
-Consults with legal and senior leadership to interpret employment laws, (FLSA, EEOC, etc.) for application to specific employee relations situations.
Equal Opportunity:
-Receive, review and investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment.
-Manage reports involving students, faculty, staff, and third parties from receipt to resolution. Provide search committees with hiring guidance, EEO search compliance information and track searches.
-Develop action-oriented programs/activities to address affirmative action goals and diversify the workforce based on current composition and availability.
ADA :
-Oversee the case management and coordinate the accommodation process for all University employees, including working with the employee, management, HR colleagues, vendors, work location, and other stakeholders as necessary.
-Support the initiation and management of the interactive process with employees, managers, HR, along with applicable stakeholders.
-Provide support and guidance while performing activities related to short term and long-term accommodations for employees at work or returning to work for medical-based accommodations, including review and consistent treatment of extension of leaves of absence as an accommodation.
-Act as liaison between employees, management, Payroll, Benefits, Facilities and other departments/systems as appropriate.
-Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects of return to work, accommodations, and complex case processes.
-Assists leadership with FMLA/LOA requests.
Data Tracking, Reporting and Records:
-Manage and continue to improve the University’s records retention and disposal program.
-Counsel employees on compliance with the State Records Act and assist with the filing of records destruction requests to the state.
-Maintain an up-to-date case management database, organizing and tracking all reports.
-Monitor activity to track for patterns and systemic concerns and any barriers to reporting. Assists with regulatory reporting requirements and inquiries.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization:
A. Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position
AND
B. Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization
-Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the above three (3) years non-specialized experience requirement
-Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year specialized work experience
Departmental Preferences:
*Advanced degree in a related field.
*Knowledge of university or public labor organization contracts.
*Experience in higher education human resources.
*Experience in higher education labor relations.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. (Hours vary based on departmental needs).
Location: NEIU Main Campus (Requires travel to all NEIU campuses).
Setting: In Office (No permanent or full-time work from home is available).
This position requires a background check.
Salary
$85,000-$100,000
Links
EEO Officer and Deputy Director Employee and Labor Relations - JR100709
Contact Information
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Northeastern Illinois University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Yolanda Aguilera
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| Phone Number
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7734425205
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