Hybrid Employee Relations Coordinator — HR & Compliance

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,941 - 75,832; Full time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College is seeking a Labor and Employee Relations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for labor and employee relations. The role will help maintain policies, investigations, compliance, and documentation, while guiding staff on HR policies and processes.

The position reports to the Employee and Labor Relations Manager, supports internal investigations, confidentiality, and timely handling of workplace concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Adminis‑tration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in higher education or public-sector environment.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support labor and employee relations processes and investigations.
• Maintain compliance documentation and records for policies and agreements.
• Assist with communication, scheduling, and case documentation in employee relations.
• Support performance management and updates to the employee handbook and policies.
• Monitor unemployment claims and assist with compliance-related training.
• Represent HR on teams and committees and assist with data reporting.

Skills

2-4 years HR experience

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Investigations experience

Employment law knowledge

Higher education experience

HR certification or willingness to obt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Waubonsee Community College is seeking a Labor and Employee Relations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for labor and employee relations. The role will help maintain policies, investigations, compliance, and documentation, while guiding staff on HR policies and processes.

The position reports to the Employee and Labor Relations Manager, supports internal investigations, confidentiality, and timely handling of workplace concerns.