Employee Relations Manager

Kutztown University PASSHE•Kutztown, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for administering labor and employee relations programs. The position provides guidance and support to management on collective bargaining agreement interpretation, employee conduct and performance matters, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, and grievance administration. This position also supports employee professional development initiatives through training and workforce education programs designed to promote compliance and supervisory effectiveness. The Employee Relations Manager works closely with supervisors, department leaders, union representatives, and university administration to ensure consistent application of labor agreements, policies, procedures, and employment laws while fostering positive labor-management relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 years of relevant experience (labor unions, workplace investigations, workforce training, performance management, or human resources/compliance in a higher education setting).
Excellent research, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor or master’s degree
SHRM or other Human Resource certification
Experience in higher education
Experience working in a union environment
Experience developing and implementing workforce training programs.

Responsibilities

Administering labor and employee relations programs.
Providing guidance and support to management on collective bargaining agreement interpretation, employee conduct and performance matters, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, and grievance administration.
Supporting employee professional development initiatives through training and workforce education programs designed to promote compliance and supervisory effectiveness.
Working closely with supervisors, department leaders, union representatives, and university administration to ensure consistent application of labor agreements, policies, procedures, and employment laws while fostering positive labor-management relationships.