Employee and Labor Relations Officer 1 or 2

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oregon State University is seeking one or more Employee & Labor Relations Officers to join the University Human Resources team in Corvallis. Roles include ELR Officer 1 or ELR Officer 2, full-time, with responsibilities spanning employee and labor relations across multiple groups and bargaining agreements.

Selected candidates will advise on policy and collective bargaining matters, support program reviews, and collaborate with various HR partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional level Human Resources experience or strongly transferable work experience.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and customer-focused service.

Responsabilités

• Support program reviews and recommend process improvements to internal operations and controls.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and stakeholders on oversight of HR processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for employee and labor relations matters for assigned groups.
• Assist with negotiations, mediation, and fact-finding as needed.
• Support strike coordination and grievance-related activities.
• Work with offices across OSU on related compliance and programming.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Customer service orientation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

Department: University Human Resources

Job Summary

Oregon State University Human Resources is seeking one or more Employee & Labor Relations Officers. These are full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty positions. Appointment may be as an ELR Officer 1 or ELR Officer 2 depending on qualifications. As an Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Officer or Senior ELR Officer, you’ll be part of an ELR team that supports multiple employee types at OSU, including academic faculty, professional faculty, sworn police officers and public safety employees, classified staff, graduate assistants and supervisors of these employee populations. You’ll also work closely with representatives from four collective bargaining agreements. You will work closely with the representing unions and will provide expert advice and recommendations that support policy, laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. You’ll establish internal program compliance mechanisms for program consistency and collaborate with other HR professionals. You’ll report to an Associate Director for ELR who supports your professional growth and helps you learn the unique context of higher education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support program reviews and recommend process improvement to internal operations and controls, as well as internal service delivery.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and other stakeholders on the oversight and administration of human resources administrative processes and activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for employee and labor relation matters pertaining to assigned employee groups.
• Support program reviews and recommend process improvement to internal operations and controls, as well as internal service delivery. Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise and other stakeholders on the oversight and administration of human resources administrative processes and activities.
• Key fact-finder in employee performance and/or departmental compliance.
• Measure the conduct or report against university policy, known best practices, processes, departmental policies, procedures, rules, laws, collective bargaining agreements and other measures.
• Recommend resolutions to leadership that are consistent with past practice and reflective of the level of the finding, if any, and of the incident or conduct.
• When assigned, serve as a negotiation team member, acting as alternate for a negotiation team, and/or serving as a note taker.
• May develop bargaining proposals, assist with preparation for mediation/arbitration/fact finding, and act as an expert witness for administration.
• Support strike coordination with the AD-ELR.
• Conduct fact‑finding relating to grievance and/or legal actions filed by represented graduate assistants, sworn police officers, and classified employees.
• Collaborate, when asked, with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, the Office of Audit Services, the Office of University Compliance, Office of General Counsel, and others relating to similar actions or filings.

Required Qualifications for the ELR Officer 1

• Bachelor’s degree, and two years of professional level Human Resources experience or strongly transferable work experience.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to anticipating, understanding, and responding to customer needs, whether in person, by telephone, or email, in a positive, confidential, and sensitive manner.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to contribute to the success of the team or department goals.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Prior experience or strong transferable skills in coaching supervisors/employees on performance management matters.
• Ability to analyze complex and sensitive issues and situations, identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action.
• Ability to research, evaluate and analyze complex or conflicting data/information, develop valid conclusions and recommendations, and prepare clear and concise written reports on subject matter.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, collaboration and teamwork across organizational levels and boundaries.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Required Qualifications for the ELR Officer 2

• Bachelor’s degree, and four years of professional level Human Resources experience or strongly transferable work experience.
• Experience working in an environment which includes a union represented workforce.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to anticipating, understanding, and responding to customer needs, whether in person, by telephone, or email, in a positive, confidential, and sensitive manner.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to contribute to the success of the team or department goals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Prior experience or strong transferable skills in coaching supervisors/employees on performance management matters.
• Ability to analyze complex and sensitive issues and situations, identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences of proposed actions, and implement effective course of action.
• Ability to research, evaluate and analyze complex or conflicting data/information, develop valid conclusions and recommendations, and prepare clear and concise written reports on subject matter.
• Effectiveness in collaborating and building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, collaboration and teamwork across organizational levels and boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve problems.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an environment which includes a union represented workforce.
• Professional work experience at a University/College.
• Experience in Title IX matters.
• Complex employee relations communication skills, which may Include: open-ended questioning, withholding judgment, deep/empathetic listening, re-framing/redirecting, discerning credibility of sources, remaining neutral, interacting with angry/emotional people, providing supportive feedback, maintaining boundaries.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Additional ELR staff to meet operational need are essential.

Salary Range

ELR 1 $75k - $95k, ELR 2 $95k - $113k

Anticipated Start Date

2026-11-16

Equal Opportunity Statements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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