Senior Labor & Employee Relations Manager

California State University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CalPERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

California State University, Fresno seeks a Labor & Employee Relations Manager to lead labor and employee relations for a large university. This role requires deep knowledge of employment laws, CBAs, investigations, and policy development.

The position emphasizes guiding managers, resolving disputes, and implementing programs that support fair, respectful environments across campus, with strong collaboration at systemwide levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or a closely related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated experience with effective conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee labor and employee relations functions for the University.
• Administer contract administration, grievances, and investigations.
• Develop and implement programs to assist managers in employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with campus and systemwide stakeholders to foster a fair, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Legal knowledge

Collective bargaining

Report writing

Presentation

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Five years HR experience

Experience in collective bargaining environment

Conflict resolution experience

Tools

Google Suite

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

California State University, Fresno seeks a Labor & Employee Relations Manager to lead labor and employee relations for a large university. This role requires deep knowledge of employment laws, CBAs, investigations, and policy development.

The position emphasizes guiding managers, resolving disputes, and implementing programs that support fair, respectful environments across campus, with strong collaboration at systemwide levels.