UHR Manager Labor Relations

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for the inaugural Manager, Labor Relations within UHR Labor Relations. The role supervises a team of Labor Relations Consultants and provides professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations.

The ideal candidate will foster positive relationships with labor unions, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in labor relations.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.
• Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Labor Relations Consultants.
• Provide professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations.
• Foster positive relationships with labor unions and leadership.
• Resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws and CBAs.

Skills

Labor relations

Union negotiations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Strategic planning

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Policy interpretation

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: 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

Department VPA-University Human Resources Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $115,000 - $138,000

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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.

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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

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 Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online