AST DIR, Employee Relations

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $100K - $110K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ April 4th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Director of Employee Relations. This role manages all aspects of employee relations for the Health Science Center, providing guidance on performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation. The position leads initiatives to foster a productive and compliant work environment while collaborating with leadership and HR teams across multiple colleges within the Health Science Center.

Highlights

Lead planning, coordination, and daily operations of the Health Science Center Employee Relations office.
Provide strategic leadership across various health science colleges including Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Interpret employment laws, university policies, and collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance.
Advise on disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and workforce changes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Deans, administrators, and HR liaisons on complex employee relations issues.
Support conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and employee engagement initiatives.
Promote a performance-driven culture through coaching and leadership development.
Master’s degree with 4 years relevant experience or bachelor’s degree with 6 years relevant experience required; preferred 10 years employee relations experience including healthcare.
Preferred professional certifications include SPHR or SHRM-SCP, with experience in HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
Expected salary range: $100,000 - $110,000 annually.