Hybrid Labor Relations HR Associate II - Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Labor & Employee Relations professional to participate in investigations, coordinate grievance hearings, and support disciplinary processes within a hybrid work environment in Chicago, IL.

The role emphasizes handling employee relations matters, policy review, and maintaining confidential records, with responsibilities spanning grievances, contracts, and collaboration with campus departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a field closely related to the position.
• Five years of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties.
• Experience handling employee relations matters, including conducting investigations and advising management on performance, disciplinary, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile information for labor and employee relations investigations.
• Schedule grievance hearings, labor management meetings, and negotiations with unions.
• Assist managers with the disciplinary process and respond to day-to-day questions.
• Develop confidential files and logs for grievances and collective bargaining agreements.
• Write, edit and compile confidential information for reports and communications.
• Maintain logs and records for disciplinary/discharge cases and ensure they are complete and up-to-date.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Disciplinary process

Policy review

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Labor & Employee Relations professional to participate in investigations, coordinate grievance hearings, and support disciplinary processes within a hybrid work environment in Chicago, IL.

The role emphasizes handling employee relations matters, policy review, and maintaining confidential records, with responsibilities spanning grievances, contracts, and collaboration with campus departments.