Labor/Employee Relations Splst

Requisition ID

req26585

Working Title

Labor/Employee Relations Splst

Position Grade

14

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico's Division of Human Resources, HR Services, is seeking a customer-focused individual to join the Labor and Employee Relations (LER) team as an LER Specialist.

Under general supervision, this position provides specialized, professional consultation and training on employee relations and labor relations issues to managers, employees, and Human Resources professionals. Investigates potential compliance violations and advises University constituents on opportunities for remediation/prevention of workplace issues that impact morale, productivity and organizational performance. Supports activities related to negotiating, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to the University's collective bargaining agreements.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Determines, gathers, and analyzes evidentiary information necessary to evaluate compliance issues and conduct investigations.
• Under general supervision, evaluates and edits documentation associated with unionized employees, including grievance responses and disciplinary actions, applying subject-matter expertise to support an appropriate institutional response to a variety of complex situations.
• May participate in union negotiations and serve as a secondary point-of-contact for lower-level and mid-level union representatives; assists with problem resolution as it relates to the University's collective bargaining agreements.
• Provides guidance, interpretation of policy, and training to the University community.
• Serves as back-up to the Deputy Title IX Representative, as outlined in provisions set by the Compliance Ethics and Equal Opportunity Office.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Provides individual and/or group advice, guidance, and professional support to Human Resources Consultants, client representatives, and others with respect to interpretation an application of policies, practices, and procedures associated with employee and labor relations.
• Develops and conducts or participates in specialized presentations and training, covering operational and/or technical HR-related information for specified areas of expertise.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

HR Labor & Employee Relations (730C0)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,551.73 - $6,513.87

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

8/21/2023

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Hybrid Remote Work - Following Onboarding and Training TBD

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide an updated resume, a cover letter and at least three (3) supervisory references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.