Employee & Labor Relations
Employee & Labor Relations staff members provide consultation and advice to University management, employees and designated representatives on employee and labor relations issues. Staff in this area work together to assist both employees and supervisors on the interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement requirements. Employee Relations Specialists investigate and respond to grievances and other complaints. Staff in this area:
Interpret University policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable workplace statutes and regulations;
Identify approaches for effective supervision, performance management, and corrective action;
Provide support for and train managers in complaint resolutions and conflict management;
Represent the University in collective bargaining for new and existing contracts.
Meet the Team

Roberta Kelley Paul
Sr. University Director of Employee & Labor Relations

Lyn Harriston
Employee Relations Specialist
– Main Campus
– Medical Campus
– Capitol Campus
– Qatar
– Medical Campus
– Capitol Campus
– Qatar

Marizabel Orellana
Employee Relations Specialist
– University Services
– Law Center
– Law Center
Derry Cousin
Employee and Labor Relations Coordinator