• Job Description

  Req#: REQ_0000064254

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

  JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  The Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LERS) plays a key role in the goal to continue positive relations with all members of the University community across all locations. Reporting to the Manager, Labor and Employee Relations Division, the successful candidate will primarily serve as a point of contact for Human Resource Strategic Partners, managers, and employees on both employee relations and labor relations matters.

  The duties will include:

  • Advising on the resolution of employment and disciplinary issues.
  • Counseling employees experiencing workplace difficulties.
  • Interpreting policy and contract language to advise various audiences on appropriate application.
  • Coordinating and/or assisting with investigations that arise from grievances, University hotlines, direct complaints, as well as those escalated from work units.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the various labor agreements to include interacting with union representatives on a variety of issues.
  • Representing the University at informal problem-solving meetings; and will be a hearing officer at formal grievances, serving as liaison among management, employees, and union representatives .

  As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

  Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous labor relations experience in a unionized workforce is preferred. The successful candidate must possess:

  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, administrators, and outside agencies.
  • Excellent judgment and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; an outstanding customer service orientation.
  • A commitment to fostering diversity and equal opportunity; and a vision to assess and respond to rapidly changing issues.

  This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and occasional on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

  Join Penn State and enjoy a generous benefits package from your very first day on the job! Learn more about our generous time off, medical, dental, vision, retirement and tuition discount here – Penn State Benefits .

  The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

  $68,200.00 - $102,300.00

  Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

  CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

  Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

  Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

  EEO IS THE LAW

  Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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• About the company

  The Pennsylvania State University is a state-related, land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania.

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