A cover letter is required for consideration and should be attached as the first page of your resume (only one file may be uploaded to the system). In your cover letter, please address your specific interest in the position, and your skills and experience that directly relate to the role.

As the Labor Relations Representative Intermediate with Academic Human Resources, you will support and facilitate union-management contract negotiations, administer collective bargaining agreements, and resolve employee grievances to promote harmonious labor relations at the University. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, you will advise management on labor relations practices, interpret labor agreements, and support employee-related matters to ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations. You will provide expertise to address labor and employment issues institution-wide.

• Support contract negotiations and the administration of academic labor contracts.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and represent management in grievance proceedings.
• Help with the preparation and support for arbitrations and matters before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC).
• Advise managers and leaders on labor relations, contract compliance, and disciplinary matters.
• Help create content for educational materials and assist with delivery of presentations on labor and employment relations and contract interpretation. 
• Partner with administrative units to provide data reports and analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues on University-wide labor-management concerns.
• Promote an inclusive and harmonious work environment, respecting diverse perspectives.
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field such as Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labor and Employment Relations, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• 1+ years of professional experience working in a complex environment with employee or labor relations responsibilities
• 1+ years of professional experience participating in the collective bargaining process
• Demonstrated general work experience managing multiple projects, maintaining positive business relations, and problem-solving workplace issues.
• Demonstrated work experience in labor relations including union-management relations and the interpretation of policies or negotiated contracts.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Expertise functioning in a team-oriented environment, in often high-stress conditions.

Will require travel to multiple locations on & off campus, which may include Flint and Dearborn campuses.  Will occasionally require domestic travel.  Hybrid work may be allowed; flexible work arrangements are reviewed annually and may be subject to change based on business needs.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

To learn more about this position, please view the job description: Labor Relations Rep Intermediate Job Description

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including family leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.