FT Admin - Labor Relations Administrator

Lansing Community College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing Community College seeks a Labor Relations Administrator to lead investigations, manage grievances, and participate in contract bargaining for faculty and staff. This on-campus role requires collaboration with college leadership and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.

The successful candidate will bring strong labor/employee relations experience, excellent written communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, supporting a diverse, multi-cultural college community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, industrial relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant years of relevant experience in labor or employee relations.
• Experience as investigator or contract administrator.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations related to misconduct by teaching faculty and academic professionals.
• Oversee grievance administration, contract bargaining, and supervisor coaching.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with union and College leadership.
• Advise on deviations from Collective Bargaining Agreements and Board policies.

Skills

Labor relations

Investigator

Contract administration

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business/IR or related field

Associate's Degree and five years relevant experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Build your future at Lansing Community College!

FT Admin - Labor Relations Administrator

Title: FT Admin - Labor Relations Administrator

This posting is open until filled.

Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis:10/30/2026

Employee Classification: FT Admin-Non Union

Level:FT Administrative-2

Division: Human Resources Division - 12300

The Human Resources Department at Lansing Community College models leadership that promotes a caring, committed connection to all areas of the college and demonstrates a commitment to the diversity, inclusion, and access of all individuals. The bargaining unit contract administrator for faculty union collective bargaining agreement will lead all investigations related to allegations of misconduct by teaching faculty and academic professionals, including those who are members of the faculty union, other bargaining units and non-bargaining employees as assigned. This position will exercise complex problem-solving techniques that include a combination of College procedures, applicable collective bargaining language, legal compliance, alignment with similar past situations, public perception, and stakeholder input. The Labor Relations Administrator will provide expertise and responsive service in the following areas and their related functions: issue resolution, grievance administration, contract bargaining, and supervisor coaching related to leadership issues and employee performance issues.

This position acts as the subject matter expert in all areas related to the LCC-Faculty collective bargaining agreement. They will develop and maintain positive working relationships with union and College leadership as well as provide guidance and direction to all levels of administration related to labor and employee issues. Support the resolution of issues that involve deviations from Collective Bargaining Agreements, including Letters of Agreement, and Board policies. The Labor Relations Administrator will be an active participate in and advise the negotiations of Collective Bargaining Agreements as well as Grievance processes at all levels. As a key part of the Labor Relations team, this position will demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in human resource, business, industrial relations, or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Associate's Degree and five years relevant experience).
• Significant years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of labor and/or employee relations as investigator or contract administrator.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP Certification.
• Contract administration in higher education and/or public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in Title IX investigations and/or employee relations.
• Experience with a case management system/software.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.

Advertised: 05 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: