Associate Director, Faculty & Labor Relations

Old Town School; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a dedicated Human Resources Associate Director - Faculty & Labor Relations to support the HR department with a primary focus on all teaching positions. This role will drive faculty recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation while serving as the HR representative for collective bargaining unit matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Director, lead investigations, and ensure alignment with the CBA, employment

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• At least 3 years handling labor relations, unions, or CBAs.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA, employment regulations, grievance procedures, contract administration, and internal investigations.
• Experience managing HR for faculty, adjunct instructors, or non-profit workforce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for bargaining unit interactions and labor/management meetings.
• Ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and consult with legal on complex matters.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and retention programs for teaching positions.
• Design and manage the faculty performance evaluation process.
• Collaborate with Education Department to develop target training and professional development for teaching staff.
• Lead HR investigations to address workplace concerns and maintain a respectful environment.
• Drive initiatives to boost faculty engagement, health, and safety.
• Work with HR Director to align teaching department needs with broader HR strategies.
• Work with HR Generalists to ensure faculty HR data, contract tracking, and reporting are accurate.

Skills

Labor relations

HR policy enforcement

Employee relations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Industrial/Labor Relations or related field

Tools

HRIS

Contract management

Job description

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a dedicated Human Resources Associate Director - Faculty & Labor Relations to support the HR department with a primary focus on all teaching positions. This role will drive faculty recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation while serving as the HR representative for collective bargaining unit matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Director, lead investigations, and ensure alignment with the CBA, employment