Senior Labor Relations & Negotiations 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

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.