University of Iowa · 1 month ago
HR Specialist - Employee & Labor Relations
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an HR Specialist for Employee and Labor Relations. This role involves providing consultation to employees and management on policy, performance management, and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations and laws.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Establish and provide effective consultative services to human resource representatives and managers on employee and labor relations issues and processes
Expand training and communication with human resource representatives, managers, employee groups and externally with union representatives
Assist with day-to-day operations of labor administration
Provide consistent and timely advice and consultation and make recommendations to supervisors on performance management and disciplinary action on contract administration and disciplinary processes
Deliver technical training on Labor Relations and the Collective Bargaining Agreements, conducting investigations, and provide guidance and expertise in documenting employment issues
Conduct research on a variety of human resource related issues, helping to develop both policies and procedures that reflect best practice
Interpret, explain, and apply applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Provide training to HR Reps and supervisors to enhance fact gathering and documentation and to increase employee engagement
Provide support for Employee and Labor Relations, review employee letters, information requests or other related items
Attend SEIU and AFSCME Labor Management Meetings and ELR weekly meetings
Receive and track disciplinary notices for Health Care staff
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
1-3 years of Human Resources experience
Experience working with employment issues, policy development and application
Demonstrated experience and ability with providing excellent and timely customer service
Knowledge of contemporary human resource principles, practices and process and current federal and state laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and directives pertaining to Human Resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Working knowledge of university policies and procedures, including those covered by the merit system, SEIU and AFSCME
Working knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies, ADA and FMLA
Experience in labor relations
Experience in a unionized workplace
Knowledge of the healthcare environment
Company
University of Iowa
On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
10001+ employees
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Kurt H.
Assoc. Professor, E-MBA Business, UI College of Business; Advised 300 companies globally, CEO
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