Senior Employee & Labor Relations Manager (Contract)

Morgan State University; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Manager (Contractual) in the Office of Human Resources to lead investigations, advise managers, ensure compliance with labor laws, and develop HR policies. This role also builds workforce dashboards with HRIS, supports performance management, and stays current on regulatory changes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and at least seven years of employee and labor relations experience; SHRM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum seven years of employee and labor relations experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to understand organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, and compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate employee relations issues and advise managers on organizational, employee, and labor relations.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; update HR policies as needed.
• Provide guidance on policies, MOUs, manuals, and reporting; minimize risk.
• Create and monitor workforce demographic dashboards with HRIS; run routine data audits.
• Consult with management on performance, organizational, and leadership matters; conduct needs assessments.
• Maintain a performance management program and framework for evaluating performance and rewards.
• Stay current on HR trends, regulatory changes, and technology; communicate changes to upper management.
• Serve as backup to the Director on employee and labor relations issues and concerns.
• Conduct or oversee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Ambiguity tolerance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan State University is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Manager (Contractual) in the Office of Human Resources to lead investigations, advise managers, ensure compliance with labor laws, and develop HR policies. This role also builds workforce dashboards with HRIS, supports performance management, and stays current on regulatory changes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and at least seven years of employee and labor relations experience; SHRM