UHR Manager Labor Relations

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking an inaugural Manager, Labor Relations to lead a Labor Relations team within University Human Resources. You will supervise Labor Relations Consultants, advise the Program Director, and foster constructive relationships with unions while safeguarding confidential information.

The ideal candidate has extensive HR experience in labor relations, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate high-volume environments while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional HR experience in employee or labor relations, with one year leading staff.
• Experience applying labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Labor Relations Consultants and provide guidance to the team.
• Foster positive working relationships with labor unions and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop strategies and coordinate across multiple levels of leadership.

Skills

Labor relations knowledge

Policy & regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Staff coaching

Problem solving

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description Summary

University Human Resources (UHR) has an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to serve as the inaugural Manager, Labor Relations within the UHR Labor Relations team. The Manager is responsible for supervising a team of Labor Relations Consultants and providing professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations. The incumbent in this new role will have the opportunity to foster positive working relationships with labor unions, resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience providing professional support in a high pace, high volume environment while maintaining strong communication with unions and leadership and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee or labor relations. One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including those pertaining to collective bargaining and employer-employee relations.
• Skill in managing and guiding complex labor relations cases, including developing strategy, advising stakeholders, and coordinating across multiple levels of leadership.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively manage labor relations staff, including setting priorities, coaching and developing employees, evaluating performance, and ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery of labor relations services in alignment with program direction.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

• Preferences: Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred
• Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
• Best Consideration Date: August 13th , 2026
• Posting Close Date: NA
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPA-University Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$115,000 - $138,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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