Senior Labor Relations Strategist | Higher Education

Coppin State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Coppin State University seeks an HR professional to ensure legal compliance, foster labor relations, participate in negotiations, and resolve workplace conflicts. The role manages the relationship between the University and employees/representatives, advising management on CBAs and dispute resolution while balancing organizational goals with employee rights.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, handling investigations, and developing compliant labor relations policies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or related field.
• 5+ years in HR or labor relations; supervisory experience 1–3 years, ideally in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws; strong labor relations and collective bargaining understanding.
• Ability to lead negotiations, resolve disputes, and advise management on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer labor agreements; draft and review contract language.
• Investigate and resolve workplace disputes and grievances.
• Develop and implement labor relations strategies and policies.
• Advise management on employment regulations and best practices.
• Foster positive employer-employee relations and oversee budget and performance standards.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Coppin State University seeks an HR professional to ensure legal compliance, foster labor relations, participate in negotiations, and resolve workplace conflicts. The role manages the relationship between the University and employees/representatives, advising management on CBAs and dispute resolution while balancing organizational goals with employee rights.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, handling investigations, and developing compliant labor relations policies in a