Employee Relations Manager

Office Of Human Resources

Stateside Exempt Grade 3.3

Location: (Hybrid, Local DMV Preferred)

The Employee Relations Manager will work closely with the Sr. Director of Employee Relations to provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures and a Memorandum of Understanding. In addition, the ER Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the employee relations function supports the University's mission, goals, and strategic objectives, remain compliant with all relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and serve the overall best interests of the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coaches and guides supervisors on the interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, and practices to ensure consistent application and compliance with federal and state law and regulations.
• Prepares correspondence, spreadsheets, and a variety of standard and specialized reports of varying complexity, researches and analyzes information, and conducts and completes surveys.
• Manages and maintains file and record systems.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other departments, internal and external to the University.
• Assists with labor contract negotiations and coordination of implementing settlement and release agreements.
• Assists in the review and resolution of employment conflict and disputes.
• Assists with preparing material and conducting training of supervisory personnel in matters pertaining to disciplinary actions, grievance procedures and labor contract agreements.
• Manages and resolves grievance and appeals in accordance with university's policies and procedures.
• Makes recommendations for changes to existing policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assists with employment investigations and the facilitation of reasonable accommodation requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of HR experience with an emphasis in employee and labor relations
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in human resources management or related field
• Knowledge of FLSA, ADA, FMLA, NLRA, and other HR related laws and regulations
• Strong communication and intrapersonal/interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in coaching managers and employees, mediating disputes, conducting and/or facilitating grievance hearings, training workshops, disciplinary meetings, and conducting investigations

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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