Eastern Illinois University Hiring for Director Employee & Labor Relations Job at Charleston, IL Full Time

The Director of Employee & Labor Relations has primary responsibility as chief negotiator, interpreter and grievance office for university’s collective bargaining agreements.The position provides strategic planning for negotiations, training & development for supervisors and managers on labor and employee related issues and provides assistance in conflict resolution, performance management, processing grievances, general policy and contract interpretation, conducts investigations and administers CDL testing program as well as overall administration of the office. This is a one person office, reporting to General Counsel.

Eastern Illinois University is a regional comprehensive institution offering a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. EIU has consistently been recognized by US News & World Report as a top regional comprehensive residential campus in Illinois and prepares more undergraduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees than any other master’s college/university in Illinois according to National Science Foundation surveys.

EIU takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students and is located in Charleston, Illinois – a comfortable 2-3 hour drive of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis.

Required experience/education: Significant experience negotiating and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (in a university setting preferred); strong oral and written communication skills required; Masters degree in a related field; and, demonstrated commitment to diversity and advancing inclusive excellence through strategic and intentional actions.

Apply on website at https://apply.interfolio.com/103614. Resumes and applications will not be accepted by email.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with priority given to applications prior to Friday, March 25, 2022.

EIU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer – minority/female/disability/veteran – committed to achieving a diverse community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charleston, IL 61920: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: One location