Senior Employee & Labor Relations Representative

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Responsible for delivering Employee & Labor Relations services at The Ohio State University, providing support in conflict resolution and policy compliance. Collaborates with HR partners and analyzes labor relations issues effectively.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Delivers Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) services for assigned areas of responsibility.
Provides ELR support to assigned areas of responsibility for university, federal, and state policy communication, training, enforcement, investigation, and remediation.
Consult with HR partners, managers, and employees, to ensure execution of full scope of employment decisions and employee-related matters.
Executes core services of the CoE including conflict resolution, labor management, investigation, risk management, corrective action and grievance administration, and policy administration.
Builds and maintains active, collaborative relationships with HR leadership, HRBP, HRC, and CoE teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.
4 years of relevant experience required.
4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Emphasizes in-depth knowledge, project management, and influencing skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationslabor relationsconflict resolutionrisk managementgrievance administrationpolicy administrationinvestigationtrainingenforcementremediation

Soft Skills

project managementinfluencing skillscollaborative relationshipscommunicationconsultation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree