Director, Labor Relations & Lead Negotiator

NYU • New York, NY

7h • $200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Employee and Labor Relations and working closely with the Chief Labor Counsel and senior University leaders, this inaugural role will serve as New York University’s authorized representative in collective bargaining negotiations. The Director, Labor Relations and Lead Negotiator is responsible for leading negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, developing bargaining strategy, and representing the University’s interests at the table. This role convenes and leads University bargaining teams, ensures appropriate representation from key constituencies, and works closely with internal stakeholders to align bargaining positions with institutional priorities. In addition to negotiations, the role serves as a key resource to the University on the interpretation, administration, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements between the University and its represented employee populations. This is a highly visible role that requires sound judgment, credibility, and the ability to manage complex negotiations while maintaining constructive labor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 or more years of labor relations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining negotiations, including direct participation at the bargaining table
• Demonstrated ability to lead and conclude collective bargaining negotiations effectively
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to reach durable, mutually acceptable agreements
• Deep knowledge of labor relations, labor law, and regulatory frameworks at the federal, state, and local levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to bring together stakeholders with differing perspectives and interests
• Sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in labor relations or equivalent field or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• 10 or more years of relevant labor relations experience
• Experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements in a university or similarly complex, unionized environment

Responsibilities

• Leading negotiations of collective bargaining agreements
• Developing bargaining strategy
• Representing the University’s interests at the table
• Convening and leading University bargaining teams
• Ensuring appropriate representation from key constituencies
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to align bargaining positions with institutional priorities
• Serving as a key resource to the University on the interpretation, administration, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements between the University and its represented employee populations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director