Employee Relations Specialist

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a dedicated resource within the Office of Human Resources, supporting the University's commitment to fostering a workplace culture grounded in respect, professionalism, accountability, and inclusion. The position plays a key role in advancing employee relations initiatives that support UNE's strategic goals and institutional values while contributing to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Guided by the UNE Nor'easter Competency Model, the Employee Relations Specialist demonstrates excellence in Leading Self, Collaborating with Others, and Driving Results through the effective management of employee relations concerns, workplace investigations, case management, reporting, consultation, and project coordination.

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a trusted partner to employees, managers, and campus stakeholders by conducting intake and assessment of workplace concerns, managing employee relations cases, supporting investigations, analyzing workplace trends, and recommending proactive strategies that foster positive employee experiences. The position also provides administrative and case management support to the Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, including assisting with case intake, documentation, and coordination of lower-level complaints and inquiries.

About the University of New England UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and