Associate Director, HR EE Relations​/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:

Department HR EE Relations & Org Development

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)

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.

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

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.

Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or related field. (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required 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 Experience 10 years

Required License No

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications: NA

• 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.

Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, HR Management or directly related.

Benefits administration, change management, continuous process improvement, and higher education leadership…