Employee and Labor Relations Specialist – Office of Human Resources

Salary: $61,600.00 – $70,800.00 Annually

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01408

Organization: Human Resources

Opening Date: 07/15/2026

Closing Date: 7/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Determined by Position

Description

Employee and Labor Relations Specialist – Office of Human Resources (CS27-025)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 (37.5 Hours Per Week) Location: SIUE Edwardsville Campus (Fully Onsite – 5 Days Per Week) Are you passionate about advising supervisors on employee performance issues and recommending actions such as discipline, performance improvement, or coaching?

If so, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Employee & Labor Relations Specialist – Office of Human Resources.

You will provide guidance and interpretation to supervisors regarding employee performance issues and recommend appropriate steps to take.

You will also administer and interpret labor-management agreements on behalf of university management and employees. Why SIUE? Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Assist leadership in drafting performance-based and conduct-based action documents, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), counseling memos, and disciplinary actions
• Assist in conducting pre-disciplinary actions such as required documentation, meeting updates, and follow-up etc.
• Support the Assistant Director and Manager of Employee & Labor Relations in grievance hearings and administrative inquiries
• Serve as the liaison between business agents, bargaining units, and university management
• Assist in training and supervising staff on employee & labor relations topics such as working conditions and safety
• Stay informed of federal and state labor laws and regulations, applying them effectively in complex situations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Administration, Management, Organizational Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Business Administration or a field closely related to the position.

Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties.

Two years of experience handling employee relations issues such as conducting investigations, issuing discipline, coaching managers on employee performance, etc.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Superior skills in writing/documentation, assessing employee relations situations, and taking a coaching/collaborative approach to recommend appropriate actions

Excellent verbal/communication skills, in particular the ability to analyze and interpret HR policies and translate them clearly at all levels of the university

Demonstrated ability to effectively consult with and influence leadership at all levels, providing clear guidance on employee relations matters, performance management, and appropriate corrective action

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5020 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website.

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information:

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify:

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu.