HR Relations, Benefits & Organizational Development Lead

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

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.