Director of Labor Relations & Negotiations

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland invites applications for the Labor Relations Program Director in College Park. This role reports to the Director of UHR Workforce Relations and focuses on strengthening management-union relations across three bargaining units, guiding negotiations, and overseeing MOUs and compliance with labor laws.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 10 years in labor relations, plus 5 years of supervisory experience; a Master’s or JD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of professional experience in labor relations or collective bargaining.
• Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and employment laws; management-labor relations and collective bargaining.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships between management and unions.
• Manage the collective bargaining agreements and participate in local and system-wide labor negotiations.
• Develop education and training on MOUs and relevant labor laws.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with UHR Workforce Relations and USM HR offices.
• Collaborate with managers and union leadership to minimize conflicts and address workplace issues.

Skills

Labor relations

Conflict resolution

Mediation

HR policies and employment laws

Management leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Juris Doctorate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Maryland invites applications for the Labor Relations Program Director in College Park. This role reports to the Director of UHR Workforce Relations and focuses on strengthening management-union relations across three bargaining units, guiding negotiations, and overseeing MOUs and compliance with labor laws.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 10 years in labor relations, plus 5 years of supervisory experience; a Master’s or JD is preferred.