Labor Relations Consultant: Unions, Compliance & Strategy

University of Maryland; 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 the UHR Labor Relations team. The role provides professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations, and focuses on fostering positive relationships with labor unions, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and CBAs.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR experience in high-volume environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional HR experience in the areas of employee or labor relations.
• Additional work experience may substitute for up to four (4) years of education.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, and federal, state, and applicable HR laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of employment laws including collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations.
• Foster positive working relationships with labor unions.
• Resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

HR policies

Employment law

Office suites

Communication

Analytical skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a Labor Relations Consultant within the UHR Labor Relations team. The role provides professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations, and focuses on fostering positive relationships with labor unions, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and CBAs.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR experience in high-volume environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with