UHR Staff Relations Consultant

University of Maryland; United States; 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. You will administer labor agreements, respond to grievances, and conduct workplace investigations while guiding positive employee relations.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional HR experience in employee or labor relations, with strong skills in policy interpretation and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional HR experience in employee or labor relations.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Administer labor agreements and respond to grievances and employee complaints
• Conduct workplace investigations and use conflict resolution 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
• Work toward the development of positive employee relations

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Employment laws knowledge

MS Office & Google Workspace

Oral & written communication

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

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

The successful candidate will be ethical, accurate and transparent in communications; collaborative and work well in teams; possess expert vetting and consultation skills; and value the relationship between management and labor.

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 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.

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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

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.

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