Employee and Labor Relations Senior Representative

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Scope of Position 

Delivers Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) services for assigned areas of responsibility. Provides ELR support to assigned areas of responsibility for university, federal, and state policy communication, training, enforcement, investigation, and remediation. Consult with HR partners, managers, and employees, to ensure execution of full scope of employment decisions and employee-related matters.

Position Summary 

  • Executes core services of the CoE including conflict resolution, labor management, investigation, risk management, corrective action and grievance administration, and policy administration

  • Builds and maintains active, collaborative relationships with HR leadership, HRBP, HRC, and CoE teams to ensure a high level of partnership in implementing strategic ELR initiatives and priorities

  • Provides consultation to campus and/or Medical Center leadership on employment-related matters, including researching employment inquiries and investigating employment issues.

  • Reviews and investigates employee complaints, analyzes and documents investigation outcomes, and recommends action steps

  • Analyzes and interprets university and/or Medical Center policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment and labor laws

  • Designs and conducts employee training opportunities to support ELR and organizational initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and reduce risk

  • Possess employment and labor law knowledge and stays abreast of national and local trends in order to provide the most relevant and current strategic guidance to university and Medical Center leaders

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

  • 4 years of relevant experience required; 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include

  • An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.

  • Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.

  • Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.

  • Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

  • And much more! 

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.