Labor and Employee Relations Investigator

The University of Alaska is hiring a Labor and Employee Relations Investigator who will join a top notch team of professionals who support employees system wide. If you are interested in joining a dynamic institution of higher education as we seek to build a better quality of life and a strong tomorrow for all Alaskans, we encourage you to apply. At the University of Alaska, we are on a mission to empower Alaska.

As a University of Alaska Labor and Employee Relations Investigator, you can enjoy a bountiful opportunity to work with our professional and knowledgeable labor and employee relation employees. The team collaborates daily to investigate and solve items important to all employees. This role strengthens human resources service to UA by being our key investigator. You will be developing an investigative plan with timelines, identifying and interviewing parties and witnesses, identifying relevant evidence, gathering and analyzing relevant documentation, and maintaining detailed accurate records and notes.

To be successful in this position, our UA HR investigator will have a background in investigative work to include writing comprehensive reports, have strong critical thinking skills and judgment with the demonstrated ability to analyze and apply legal and policy standards to fact patterns.

Must have demonstrated investigatory experience gathering facts, analytical and/or problem-solving capabilities and the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience, along with at least five years of investigatory experience is required. 

Five years of HR experience with at least two years in a labor relations related role, a strong knowledge of labor laws and employee relations with the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion. Strong background in employee relations, training, or investigations in Alaska.

A preference will be given to individuals who hold a J.D. with demonstrated evidence/fact gathering experience requiring interviews.

For this position, UA HR prefers a candidate who has experience in higher education, legal, law enforcement, employment, journalism, or regulatory compliance settings (or substantially related areas). Master’s degree preferred. Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR) preferred.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on site at University of Alaska facilities. Remote work may be approved for employees who are based in Alaska at the discretion of the University. Remote work for employees who are based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or where required by the job duties of the position.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to provide a one page professional writing sample in advance of the interview.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Morisky, UA System Office HR Coordinator, at ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or (907)450-8245.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.