Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

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

Key Responsibilities

• Applies judgment within defined parameters to execute core services of the CoE including conflict resolution, labor management, investigation, risk management, corrective action and grievance administration, and policy administration. These are performed with close supervision, more consultation with supervisor and peers in support of less complex customer groups. Will not be assigned as lead on special projects but will work in a support role as appropriate.
• Builds and maintains active, collaborative relationships with HR leadership, HRBP, HRC, and CoE teams to ensure a high level of partnership on implementing initiatives and priorities.
• Provides general guidance to campus and/or Medical Center leadership on routine and moderately scoped employment 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.
• Assists in designing and conducting employee training opportunities for the purpose of supporting 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 guidance to university and Medical Center leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 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.