Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental and Vision

Income protection

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager (Administrator II) to lead a broad program of labor and employee relations and compliance within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence. This leadership role advises campus leadership, negotiates with unions, and shapes workplace policies.

The role emphasizes training, policy interpretation, and collaboration with University Counsel to maintain a compliant, productive campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years of experience in Labor and/or Employee Relations.
• Knowledge of policies and practices involving personnel/human resources functions and demonstrated experience applying them in a complex organization.
• Ability to communicate information clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on labor and employee relations to campus leadership, faculty, staff, and union representatives.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and investigate workplace complaints and grievances.
• Represent the University in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations with Chancellor's Office and University Counsel.
• Develop and deliver training programs on collective bargaining, employee relations, and workplace conduct to improve workplace culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

Job no: 562890
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Fullerton
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Human Resources

Job Title

Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

Classification

Administrator II

Auto Req. ID

562890

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $8,800 - $10,800 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

Ifyou'relooking for a role where yourexpertisein labor and employee relations serves a larger purpose thenCal State Fullerton invites you to join our Labor and Employee Relations team within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence as a Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager (Administrator II) - a pivotal role at one of the largest and most inclusive universities in California.

At CSUF, your expertise directly supports a campus community of over 43,000 students and thousands of faculty and staff who are united by a shared mission: transforming lives through the power of education. This is not just a job - it is an opportunity to serve a public institution where your work has lasting impact on real people and the communities they come from. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted and strategic advisor on all labor and employee relations matters to campus leadership, faculty, staff, and union representatives providing interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, investigating workplace complaints and grievances, and representing the University in coordination with the Chancellor's Office and University Counsel in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. You will also play a meaningful role in building a healthier workplace culture by designing and delivering training programs on collective bargaining, employee relations, and workplace conduct. Other duties as assigned.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Mission-Driven Work - Every decision you make supports a public university committed to student success, equity, and community impact. Your work protects both employees and the institution that serves them.
• Stability and Job Security - As a California state employer, CSUF offers the kind of long-term career stability that is increasingly rare. You will be part of an institution with deep roots in Orange County that has served the region for over 60 years.
• Collaborative Culture - Work alongside dedicated HR professionals, university counsel, senior administrators, and campus partners in an environment that values collegial problem-solving over the high-pressure pace of the corporate world.
• Work-Life Balance - CSUF is committed to supporting the whole employee, offering flexible practices, wellness resources, and a campus culture that genuinely respects the balance between professional and personal life.

If you are passionate about labor relations, equity in the workplace, and the meaningful work of a public university, we encourage you to join the Titan community.

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What doesinclusive leadership mean to you.
• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.
• A description of how issues of inclusivityhave impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three years of experience in the area of Labor and/or Employee Relations. Considerable knowledge of policies and practices involving personnel/human resources functions and demonstrated experience in the practical application of those practices in a complex organization. Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. Demonstrated ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Public sector labor/employee relations experience in a higher education institution. Experience working within the CSU system.

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Advertised: Oct 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time