Employee Relations Specialist

UM29 Salisbury University (SU); United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide a broad range of employee and labor relations services, including consultation, training, investigations, policy development, and reporting. The role partners with the Union on contract matters and oversees performance assessments and ADA/workers' compensation administration.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business, HR, labor relations, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, labor relations, or related field.
• 5 years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Workday.
• Strong integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad employee and labor relations services including consulting, training and investigations.
• Develop, interpret and apply HR policies and procedures; advise on contract negotiations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations; coordinate with the Union on labor matters.
• Oversee performance assessment processes and ADA/workers' compensation administration.

Skills

Employee relations

Negotiation

Mediation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR/labor relations

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Job Posting: JR102064 Employee Relations Specialist (Open) Department: SU Human Resources Office-Compliance & Regulation, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 08-06-2026 Close Date:

$78,000 - $81,000

Job Summary

The Employee and Labor Relations Specialist will provide a broad range of professional employee and labor relations activities including but not limited to: employee consulting, training, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy and process development, application, enhancement and interpretation, and the preparation and delivery of related reports recommendations. They will work directly with the Union on all union related matters and will be responsible for the performance assessment process, as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Workers Compensation administration.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field

Experience: 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Certifications / Licenses: Other

Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contract negotiations. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Ability to develop, implement and interpret policies and processes, adapt and apply guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures to all programmatic aspects. Must be detail oriented and have excellent interpersonal, customer service, mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution skills.

Additionally, must employ exceptional organization and planning, prioritization, analytical, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills.

Further, must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Workday is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in a related field

Experience: Professional training in labor law or collective bargaining

Certifications / Licenses: PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM-SCP, SHRM Workplace Investigations Credential certification and higher education experience is preferred.

Additional Job Information

The position is a full-time, exempt, state role with comprehensive benefits.

Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University Equal Opportunity Statement

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

SU 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.

About Salisbury University

Salisbury University is a member of the University System of Maryland, a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 63 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. The beautiful 200-acre campus is a warm and friendly environment for faculty, staff and students. SU is located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, close Atlantic beaches and a few hours from major metropolitan cities.