Labor Relations Consultant: Strategic HR Partnerships

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 79,200 - 95,040; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant within University Human Resources to support the Program Director, Labor Relations. The role involves fostering positive relationships with unions, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills, confidentiality, and experience in a fast-paced HR environment, with knowledge of HR policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human resources policies and federal/state labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
• Strong oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations and the Labor Relations team.
• Foster positive relationships with labor unions, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Labor relations knowledge

HR policies

Employment laws

MS Office

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant within University Human Resources to support the Program Director, Labor Relations. The role involves fostering positive relationships with unions, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills, confidentiality, and experience in a fast-paced HR environment, with knowledge of HR policies.