UHR Labor Relations Consultant

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

## UHR Labor Relations ConsultantApplylocations: University of Maryland College Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104438# **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**NoFor more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.# **Department**VPA-University Human Resources# **Worker Sub-Type**Staff Regular# **Salary Range**$79,200 to $95,040# **Benefits Summary**For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.# **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.