Associate Director, HR EE Relations/Benefits/Organizational Development

Associate Director, HR EE Relations/Benefits/Organizational Development UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number Staff_14479 Department HR EE Relations & Org Development 50000664 Business Unit Business & Finance Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) Position Summary Directs all division functions to drive innovative Employee Relations (ER) strategies for proactive ER support and solutions to academic and non-academic employees at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Directs and develops programs and strategies that support effective workforce practices, employee engagement, and alignment with applicable laws and policies. Directs and manages a comprehensive employee and organizational development program and activities that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of employees in support of UNMC’s mission, strategic plan, and operating goals. Directs and manages the overall administration of the campus employee benefits and wellness program, including serving as the campus liaison for the Employee Assistance Program provider, Arbor Family Counseling. Directs and maintains overall responsibility for the administration of the campus Child Development Center. Leads continuous process improvement efforts across assigned functional areas to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery. Working Title Associate Director, HR EE Relations/Benefits/Organizational Development Job Title Admin Bus Op Senior Salary Grade AB34S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $121,200 - $193,900/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 02/12/2026 Application Review Date 02/19/2026 Review Date Information Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or related field. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience) Required Experience 10 years Employee relations experience of which four years must be supervisory experience. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience) Required License No Required Computer Applications Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Required Other Computer Applications NA Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Fully knowledgeable of current employee-management relations and health and safety legislation, generally accepted practices, principles, and related policies. Proficient working knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and data collection procedures. Proficiency in investigatory research techniques, information analysis and critical thinking in the development of valid conclusions, recommendations and courses of action. Proficiency in the preparation of comprehensive reports, representing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Demonstrated effectiveness in the performance leadership practices of planning, coaching, and rewarding/recognizing subordinate employees. Demonstrated success at exercising considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships. Demonstrated past success in demonstrating the University’s valued behaviors in the execution of responsibilities, including: Personal Accountability, Adaptability, Communication, Customer & Quality Focus, Inclusiveness, Occupational Knowledge and Technology Orientation, Team Focus and Leadership. Proficient working knowledge of employee benefits programs management including employee assistance programs. Preferred Education Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or directly related. Preferred Experience Benefits administration, change management, continuous process improvement, and higher education leadership experience. Preferred License Yes Preferred Licensure/Certification Professional Certifications from World at Work (CCP or CBP). Professional Certifications from Society of Human Resources Management (PHR or SPHR) Preferred Computer Applications Microsoft Project, SAP, Microsoft Publisher Preferred Other Computer Applications NA Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or related field? Yes No * Do you have employee relations experience of which four years includes supervisory experience? Yes No * If you do have employee relations experience of which four years includes supervisory experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA). (Open Ended Question) * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook? Yes No * How did you hear about this position? Careerlink Employee Referral HERC Indeed Job Fair Lincoln Journal Star Linkedin Omaha World Herald UNMC Job Site Facebook NEWorks Handshake Other * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA. (Open Ended Question) * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center? Yes No Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr