UHR Labor Relations Consultant

Job Description Summary

University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to serve as a Labor Relations Consultant within the UHR Labor Relations team. The Labor Relations Consultant is responsible for providing professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations. The incumbent in this role will have the opportunity to foster positive working relationships with labor unions, resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience providing professional support in a high pace, high volume environment while maintaining strong communication with unions and leadership and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee or labor relations.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: NA

Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter , List of References

Best Consideration Date: October 15th, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPA-University Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$79,200 to $95,040

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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