Associate Director, HR EE Relations/Benefits/Organizational Development

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or related field.
  • 10 years of employee relations experience, including 4 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of employee-management relations and health and safety legislation.
  • Proficient in investigatory research techniques and information analysis.
  • Demonstrated skills in leadership practices such as planning and coaching.

Responsibilities

  • Direct innovative Employee Relations strategies for academic and non-academic employees.
  • Develop programs that enhance employee engagement and comply with policies.
  • Manage comprehensive employee development programs to support continuous learning.
  • Oversee campus employee benefits and wellness programs, acting as a liaison with external providers.
  • Lead continuous process improvement efforts for better efficiency and service delivery.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with both on-site and off-site opportunities.
  • Opportunity to impact employee engagement and organizational development.
  • Access to a comprehensive employee benefits and wellness program.
  • Professional development opportunities in a respected academic environment.
  • Contribution to meaningful initiatives within the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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 forproactive 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.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations

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
$127,300 - $203,700/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:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

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

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

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

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

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:
Master's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

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

If yes, what is the 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:

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