Labor Relations Manager

UM27 Coppin State University (CSU); United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Coppin State University is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to ensure legal compliance, manage relations with employees and unions, and advise management on CBAs and dispute resolution.

The role also includes negotiating labor agreements, resolving grievances, developing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding organizational decisions to balance employee rights with university goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or related.
• 5+ years in HR or labor relations; 1–3 years in a supervisory role; management experience in higher education a plus.
• Experience in higher education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and Administering Labor Agreements: Participates in collective bargaining negotiations, draft and review contract language/provisions. Manage labor contracts by communicating terms to employees and management.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve workplace disputes, grievances, and complaints, often collaborating with legal teams or mediators.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement labor relations strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organizational objectives and comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Compliance and Advisory: Ensure labor contracts and workplace practices adhere to labor laws, provide guidance on employment regulations, and advise management on best practices.
• Employee Relations Management: Foster positive employer‑employee relations, mediate conflicts, and maintain a fair and productive work environment.
• Supervisory Duties: Oversee functional goals and ensure adherence to budgets and performance standards.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Policy development

Compliance knowledge

Employee relations

HRIS

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or related

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Job Posting: JR102150 Labor Relations Manager (Open)

Department: Human Resources , PM

Position Type: Regular

Open Date: 10-28-2026

Close Date: 11-18-2026

$75,000.00 Annually

Job Description

Coppin State University is seeking an HR professional to ensure legal compliance, foster positive labor relations, participate in negotiations, and resolve workplace conflicts, contributing to both organizational efficiency and employee well‑being. This position is responsible for managing and enhancing the relationship between the University and its employees and/or their representatives, including labor unions. Serves as a strategic advisor to management, guiding decisions on labor practices, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and dispute resolution while maintaining fair labor practices and balancing organizational goals with employee rights.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and Administering Labor Agreements: Participates in collective bargaining negotiations, draft and review contract language/provisions. Manage labor contracts by communicating terms to employees and management.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve workplace disputes, grievances, and complaints, often collaborating with legal teams or mediators.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement labor relations strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organizational objectives and comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Compliance and Advisory: Ensure labor contracts and workplace practices adhere to labor laws, provide guidance on employment regulations, and advise management on best practices.
• Employee Relations Management: Foster positive employer‑employee relations, mediate conflicts, and maintain a fair and productive work environment.
• Supervisory Duties: Oversee functional goals and ensure adherence to budgets and performance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or related.
• Experience: 5+ years in HR or labor relations. 1–3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in employee and labor relations in a unionized environment. Management experience in higher education a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws governing human resource management.
• Comprehensive understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and workplace regulations.
• Knowledge of best practices in the field and ability to determine change needed to improve programs and services.
• Possess analytical thinking skills with an ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.
• Ability to create quality presentations and reports utilizing appropriate media.
• Leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills that motivate employees.
• Ability to respond to employee concerns with an appropriate sense of urgency.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill with PC applications, and HRIS software.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Additional Job Information

BENEFITS STATEMENT

Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer: https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY SUMMARY

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Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e‑mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

About the University

Coppin State University is a fully accredited institution and a member of the University System of Maryland. Founded in 1900, Coppin, a Historically Black Institution in a dynamic urban setting, serves a multi‑generational student population and provides education opportunities while promoting lifelong learning. The university fosters leadership, social responsibility, civic and community engagement, cultural diversity and inclusion, and economic development. Coppin offers 36 Bachelor's, 13 Master’s degree programs and 1 Doctoral degree program.