UHR Staff Relations Consultant

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a Staff Relations Consultant to join University Human Resources. The role will administer labor agreements, handle grievances, conduct workplace investigations, and provide guidance on interpretation of labor agreements and policies to ensure compliance.

The successful candidate will bring a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of HR experience in employee or labor relations, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including collective bargaining.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer labor agreements and respond to grievances and employee complaints.
• Conduct workplace investigations and use conflict resolution techniques.
• Represent the University in grievances by bargaining and non-bargaining unit employees.
• Provide analysis, consultation, training, and coaching on labor agreements and policies.
• Support development of positive employee relations.

Skills

HR policies

Employment law

MS Office

Google Workspace

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland is looking for a dynamic HR professional to join the Staff Relations team in University Human Resources. The Staff Relations Consultant will:

• Administer labor agreements and respond to grievances and employee complaints
• Conduct workplace investigations and use conflict resolutions techniques to resolve workplace problems
• Represent the University in grievances brought by bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees
• Provide analysis, critical thinking, consultation, training, and coaching to University Business Partners on interpretation of labor agreements and policies, and to ensure compliance
• Works toward the development of positive employee relations

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:

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

Best Consideration Date: November 4th,2026

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For 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

$76,880-$92,256

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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