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Academic Wage-Salaried: Employee & Labor Relations agent:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Academic Wage-Salaried: Employee & Labor Relations agentBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Emily Farrell at emily.farrell@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Univ Human Rsrcs Central (QFA) Position Title Academic Wage Appt - Salaried Job Title Academic Wage-Salaried: Employee & Labor Relations agent Appointment Type Academic Wage Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking a salaried Academic Wage: Employee & Labor Relations agent. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position will be used to backfill for those in UHR supporting the Administrative Modernization Project (AMP) and is anticipated to last for two years; however, staffing needs may dictate flexibility in the appointment's duration. The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) agent will be part of an ELR team that supports multiple employee types at OSU, including academic faculty, professional faculty, sworn police agents and public safety employees, classified staff, graduate adjuncts and managers of these employee populations. They will also work closely with representatives from four collective bargaining agreements. They will work closely with the representing unions and will provide expert advice and recommendations that support policy, laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. They will establish internal program compliance mechanisms for program consistency and collaborate with other HR professionals. The ELR agent will report to the Director for ELR. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 50% - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: Serves as a subject matter expert for employee and labor relation matters pertaining to a diverse group of employee populations including represented faculty, graduate adjuncts, sworn police agents, and classified employees, as well as professional faculty and hourly employees. Responsible for the development, implementation, training, and management of employee and labor relation matters pertaining to the assigned employee populations. This position develops, evaluates, and implements objectives and priorities for personnel programs, policies, and procedures to address new or revised regulations, internal operational needs and controls, and budgetary and programmatic changes to management issues. When asked to do so, will work with university leadership abilities and administration including the Office of General Counsel, the Office of the President, Vice Presidents, Provost and Vice Provosts, Deans, Department Heads, Directors, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, the Office of Audit Services, the Office of University Compliance and others. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding rules, regulations, and precedent decisions for impact on existing human resources programs and processes for assigned employee populations. Ensures program compliance with rules, laws, policies, and procedures; evaluates quality of services and responds to University's changing needs while ensuring an inclusive environment. Supports program reviews and recommend process improvement to internal operations and controls, as well as internal service delivery. Collaborates with HR Centers of skills and other stakeholders on the oversight and administration of human resources administrative processes and activities. 40% - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND LABOR RELATIONS: Employee Relations: » Key fact-finder in represented graduate adjunct, sworn police agent, and classified employee performance and/or departmental compliance. Measures the conduct or report against university policy, known best practices, processes, departmental policies, procedures, rules, laws, collective bargaining agreements and other measures. Recommends resolutions to leadership abilities that are consistent with past practice and reflective of the level of the finding, if any, and of the incident or conduct. » Provides expert consultation, advice, and problem-solves with managers and employees on topics related to represented graduate adjuncts, sworn police agents, and classified employees. Develops, conducts, and publishes specific educational supports for managers. » Advises managers in the development and communication of formal performance expectations. Recommends action (e.g. discipline) if employees fail to meet performance expectations. Coordinates performance management, evaluation, and administration programs. » Ensure fair and equitable treatment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. Labor Relations: » When assigned, serves as a negotiation team member, acting as alternate for a negotiation team, and/or serving as a note taker. May develop bargaining proposals, assist with preparation for mediation/arbitration/fact finding, and act as an expert witness for administration. Supports strike coordination with the Associate Director and Director of ELR. » As union liaison, coordinates resolution with departments. Examines disciplinary and other work-related issues, complaints, and grievances. Interviews witnesses, prepares reports of findings, and recommends appropriate action. » Conducts fact-finding relating to grievance and/or legal actions filed by represented graduate adjuncts, sworn police agents, and classified employees. Collaborates, when asked, with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, the Office of Audit Services, the Office of University Compliance, Office of General Counsel, and others relating to similar actions or filings. 10% - OTHER tasks AS ASSIGNED: Supports ELR, as assigned, by serving on committees or participating in various programs or projects, which may include employee educational program design/development/delivery on employee and labor relations topics, or other subjects. As needed, supports the consistent work of the Employee and Labor Relations team members by maintaining sufficient knowledge of each other's tasks and procedures to provide backup coverage in cases of absence with minimal disruption to the workflow. What You Will Need » Bachelor's degree, and two years of professional level Human Resources practice or strongly transferable work practice. » Must demonstrate a commitment to anticipating, knowledge, and responding to needs of diverse groups of employees and managers, whether in person, by telephone, or email, in a positive, confidential, and sensitive manner. » Flexibility, adaptcapability and a availability to contribute to the success of the team or department goals. » Strong oral communication skills. » Prior practice or strong transferable skills in coaching managers/employees on performance management matters. » capability to analyze complex and sensitive issues and situations through an inclusive lens, identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences of proposed actions, consider how proposed actions may impact diverse stakeholders, OSU community members, partners, and anticipate potential biases in implementing effective courses of action. » capability to conduct unbiased research, evaluate and analyze complex or conflicting data/information from diverse sources, develop valid conclusions and recommendations, and prepare clear and concise written reports on subject matter. » Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness, collaboration and teamwork across organizational levels and boundaries. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have » practice working in an environment which includes a union represented workforce. » Professional work practice at a University/College. Working Conditions / Work Schedule The work assigned to this position will be located onsite with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule that will allow some flexibility to work remotely; Work may be performed during standard working hours, M-F, but may occasionally require work on evenings or weekends. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range $60,000 - $75,000 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/155580 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08156UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2026 Posting Date 06/10/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/24/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Emily Farrell at emily.farrell@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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