EEO Officer and Deputy Director Employee and Labor Relations

* Listens to employees, assesses situations and guides individuals toward effective problem resolutions and options.* Develop, design, deliver and evaluate a range of training programs regarding mediation, negotiation, and other related skills sets to promote constructive communication, conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving.* Consult with department leaders, managers and administrators to establish coordinated efforts to minimize the costs of workplace conflict; develop resources and tools to aid University constituents in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and problem resolution.* Works proactively with management, leadership and union contacts to address employee concerns and conflicts; supports building administration with employee disciplinary processes.* Consults with legal and senior leadership to interpret employment laws, (FLSA, EEOC, etc.) for application to specific employee relations situations.* Support the initiation and management of the interactive process with employees, managers, HR, along with applicable stakeholders.* Provide support and guidance while performing activities related to short term and long-term accommodations for employees at work or returning to work for medical-based accommodations, including review and consistent treatment of extension of leaves of absence as an accommodation.* Act as liaison between employees, management, Payroll, Benefits, Facilities and other departments/systems as appropriate.* Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects of return to work, accommodations, and complex case processes.* Assists leadership with FMLA/LOA requests.Oversee the case management and coordinate the accommodation process for all University employees, including working with the employee, management, HR colleagues, vendors, work location, and other stakeholders as necessary. * Manage and continue to improve the University’s records retention and disposal program.* Counsel employees on compliance with the State Records Act and assist with the filing of records destruction requests to the state.* Maintain an up-to-date case management database, organizing and tracking all reports.* Monitor activity to track for patterns and systemic concerns and any barriers to reporting. Assists with regulatory reporting requirements and inquiries.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimal Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the above three (3) years non-specialized experience requirement* Master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year specialized work experience* Advanced degree in a related field.* Knowledge of university or public labor organization contracts.* Experience in higher education human resources.* Experience in higher education labor relations.**Location:** NEIU Main Campus **(Requires travel to all NEIU campuses).**University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
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