UHR Labor Relations Consultant

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

Job Description Summary

University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to serve as a Labor Relations Consultant within the UHR Labor Relations team. The Labor Relations Consultant is responsible for providing professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations. The incumbent in this role will have the opportunity to foster positive working relationships with labor unions, resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience providing professional support in a high pace, high volume environment while maintaining strong communication with unions and leadership and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee or labor relations.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including those pertaining to collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: NA

Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter , List of References

Best Consideration Date: August 5, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPA-University Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$79,200 to $95,040

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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