Senior HR Specialist

The University of Iowa is hiring a Senior HR Specialist to join our Employee & Labor Relations / Faculty & Staff Disability Services (ELR/FSDS) team within University Human Resources. This position provides consultation and assistance to University of Iowa HR representatives, supervisors, and employees regarding human resource policies, practices, job performance, pay practices, collective bargaining, labor law, and disability management, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission, values, and applicable state and federal laws.

Responsibilities within the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) function include conducting employment investigations, consultation regarding progressive discipline, interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, and resolving grievances. Responsibilities within the Faculty and Staff Disability Services (FSDS) function include managing medical leave of absence requests and workplace accommodation requests, specifically processing and tracking medical documentation and correspondence for leaves under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This position also provides individual case management for leave and disability matters within assigned areas and assists in developing educational training for University of Iowa supervisors and HR professionals on leave and disability topics.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the University’s commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks 

• Establish and provide effective consultative services to UI HR representatives, supervisors and employees regarding employee and labor relations issues and processes.
• Cultivate and expand relationships internally with human resource representatives, managers, employee groups and externally with union representatives that enhance employee and labor relations capability.
• Process FMLA/non-FMLA leaves requests and leads ADA accommodation process for assigned colleges and departments. 
• Interpret health information to determine leave of absence and accommodation needs. 
• Advise/consult with HR representatives, supervisors and employees regarding employment related problems and disputes, providing consultation and recommendations to support best practices, minimize risk and advance the mission and goals of the University.
• Responsible for guiding day-to-day administration of policies and support application of best practices.
• Develops and delivers technical training on effective employment practices, including employee investigations, performance management and contract administration.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resour