Deputy Director, Compliance, Employee and Labor Relations

Consistent with NEIU’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, the Deputy Director, Compliance, Employee and Labor Relations has primary responsibility for leading responses to incoming reports concerning faculty, staff, and third parties. Working with other leaders, the Deputy Director oversees case management and serves as a designated campus resource engaged in addressing workplace conflict, issues, or concerns. The incumbent will partner with NEIU colleagues to assist with labor contracts of five collective bargaining units covering 270+ student employees, 650+ staff, 550+ faculty with non-faculty collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, support and training of administration and professional staff, and development of policies and procedures related to employee and labor relations. Serves as the University’s Equal Opportunity Officer and Records Officer.

The duties performed in this role are professional, sensitive, and related to public relations. Extreme judgment is required for confidential employee matters, union contract administration, grievance administration, and discipline. The successful candidate must be able to shift priorities quickly. Problem resolution, research/investigation, analytical, and persuasive skills are vital in this role.

This position reports to the AVP of Human Resources.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization:

A. Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position

AND

B. Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization

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
Departmental Preferences:

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.
(This position requires a background check.)

Salary: $100,000 – $119,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

To Apply:

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University’s positions are contingent upon the University’s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.