Labor and Employee Relations Coordinator

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

Labor and Employee Relations Coordinator

Full-time Staff

Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.Your future starts here – join us today!

The Laborand Employee Relations Coordinator reports to the Employee and Labor RelationsManager and provides administrative and operational support for the College’s laborand employee relations functions. This role assists with the coordination andmaintenance of employee relations processes, labor relations activities,workplace investigations, compliance documentation, and related records tosupport the consistent application of college policies, collective bargainingagreements, and employment laws.

The Laborand Employee Relations Coordinator will serve as a resource to all employeesand support communication, scheduling, recordkeeping, correspondence, and thetimely handling of workplace concerns while helping to maintain a positive,respectful and productive work environment.

Provides guidance and educate employees on general HR policies, procedures.

Assists in the intake and documentation of employee relations concerns and workplace issues.

Disseminate and review Exit Interview Questionnaire to employees separating from the college.

Assist in managing employee relations issues and conducting internal investigations as necessary.

Support the performance management process by ensuring timely completion.

Assist in maintaining and updating the employee handbook, policies and procedure guides.

Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Represent the HR Office on appropriate teams and committees.

Monitor unemployment claims and prepare initial responses for supervisory review.

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.

Assists with preparation of reports related to employee relations and compliance.

Support the Labor and Employee Relations Manager in the investigation process by gathering information, assisting with interviews, and maintaining case documentation.

Assists with administration of collective bargaining agreements, including tracking contract provisions and timelines.

Ensures proper documentation and recordkeeping for employee relations and compliance activities.

Coordinates logistics for employee engagement events and compliance-related training sessions.

Assists in developing and distributing communications related to policies and procedures.

Represent the HR Office on appropriate teams and committees

Supports employee engagement initiatives andprograms as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or 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.
• Experience supporting investigations or grievance processes.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) or willingness to obtain.

Position Details

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Range: 62,941.00 - 75,832.00

Compensation Type: Salaried

Compensation Currency: USD

Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Testing: No

Priority Application Review Date: 8/24/2026

Benefits:

EOE, including disability and veteran