Strategic Director, Employee & Labor Relations

California State University, Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking the Director of Employee and Labor Relations & Compliance to provide strategic leadership for employee and labor relations, workplace conduct, and performance management. The role advises University leadership, administers CBA requirements, and leads investigations.

You will collaborate with union representatives, legal counsel, and campus partners to promote compliant personnel practices, policy development, and records retention aligned

Responsibilities

• Serve as the university's representative in staff and management labor relations under CBAs.
• Provide guidance on performance management, organizational changes, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead investigations of employee complaints and workplace misconduct.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and union partners to promote compliant labor relations.
• Prepare detailed reports of investigations and disciplinary actions.

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking the Director of Employee and Labor Relations & Compliance to provide strategic leadership for employee and labor relations, workplace conduct, and performance management. The role advises University leadership, administers CBA requirements, and leads investigations.

You will collaborate with union representatives, legal counsel, and campus partners to promote compliant personnel practices, policy development, and records retention aligned