Job Summary
The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for administering labor and employee relations programs. The position provides guidance and support to management on collective bargaining agreement interpretation, employee conduct and performance matters, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, and grievance administration. This position also supports employee professional development initiatives through training and workforce education programs designed to promote compliance and supervisory effectiveness.
The Employee Relations Manager works closely with supervisors, department leaders, union representatives, and university administration to ensure consistent application of labor agreements, policies, procedures, and employment laws while fostering positive labor-management relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3-5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes experience with labor unions, workplace investigations, workforce training, performance management, or human resources/compliance in a higher education setting.
- Excellent research, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Experience with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor or master’s degree
- SHRM or other Human Resource certification
- Experience in higher education
- Experience working in a union environment
- Experience developing and implementing workforce training programs.