Associate Director, HR EE Relations/Benefits/Organizational Development

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks an Associate Director to lead Employee Relations, Benefits and Organizational Development for all campus staff in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities include directing ER strategies, managing benefits and wellness programs, and advancing professional development while ensuring compliance with laws and policy. The role demands a strong leader with evidence-based problem solving and change management experience.

Qualifications

• Education in business, public admin, HR or related field; advanced study may substitute for experience.
• At least 10 years of experience with 4+ years in supervisory roles in employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employee-management relations and health and safety legislation.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Ability to lead investigations and present actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Directs ER strategies and programs for academic and non-academic staff.
• Oversees benefits and wellness programs and EAP liaison work.
• Manages organizational development initiatives and professional development.
• Leads process improvements to increase efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies and university practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Policy compliance

Data analysis

Investigations

Education

Business Administration / Public Administration / HR Management or related field

Industrial/Organizational Psychology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

SAP

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Associate Director, HR EE Relations/Benefits/Organizational Development

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Position Summary

Directs all division functions to drive innovative Employee Relations (ER) strategies for proactive ER support and solutions to academic and non-academic employees at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Directs and develops programs and strategies that support effective workforce practices, employee engagement, and alignment with applicable laws and policies.

Directs and manages a comprehensive employee and organizational development program and activities that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of employees in support of UNMC’s mission, strategic plan, and operating goals.

Directs and manages the overall administration of the campus employee benefits and wellness program, including serving as the campus liaison for the Employee Assistance Program provider, Arbor Family Counseling.

Directs and maintains overall responsibility for the administration of the campus Child Development Center.

Leads continuous process improvement efforts across assigned functional areas to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery.

Required Qualifications

Education: Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or related field. Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience.

Experience: 10 years, including at least four years of supervisory experience in employee relations. Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience.

License: None required.

Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fully knowledgeable of current employee-management relations and health and safety legislation, generally accepted practices, principles, and related policies. Proficient working knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and data collection procedures.
• Proficiency in investigatory research techniques, information analysis and critical thinking in the development of valid conclusions, recommendations and courses of action.
• Proficiency in the preparation of comprehensive reports, representing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the performance leadership practices of planning, coaching, and rewarding/recognizing subordinate employees.
• Demonstrated success at exercising considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Demonstrated past success in demonstrating the University’s valued behaviors in the execution of responsibilities, including: Personal Accountability, Adaptability, Communication, Customer & Quality Focus, Inclusiveness, Occupational Knowledge and Technology Orientation, Team Focus and Leadership.
• Proficient working knowledge of employee benefits programs management including employee assistance programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or directly related.

Experience: Benefits administration, change management, continuous process improvement, and higher education leadership experience.

License: Professional Certifications from World at Work (CCP or CBP) or Society of Human Resources Management (PHR or SPHR).

Computer Applications: Microsoft Project, SAP, Microsoft Publisher.

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.