Senior HR Specialist – Employee Relations and Leave & Disability Management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (typically 3 – 5 years) working effectively with complex employment and labor relations issues and/or leave/disability management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to:

• apply and assure compliance with principles of progressive discipline, policy compliance, collective bargaining agreements in administering all aspects of HR policies and practices or
• administer leave and accommodation request under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• monitor compliance of HR policies, standards, and procedures.
• effectively communicate, build relationships, and work with a variety of individuals and groups, in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

 A working knowledge and ability to:

• implement confidential investigations and resolution processes.
• Interpret and take action on the aspects of employment laws that impact employee and labor relations or leave/disability management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures, includes those covered by the merit system, SEIU, AFSCME, and COGS.
• Working knowledge of relevant employment policies, laws and best practices applicable to a public employer in Iowa.
• HR-related certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CLMS)

Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

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