Labor/Employee Relations Manager

California State University, Fresno•Fullerton, CA

4d•$5,053 - $16,221•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility. If you're looking for a role where your expertise in labor and employee relations serves a larger purpose then Cal State Fullerton invites you to join our Labor and Employee Relations team within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence as a Labor/Employee Relations Manager (Administrator II) — a pivotal role at one of the largest and most inclusive universities in California. At CSUF, your expertise directly supports a campus community of over 43,000 students and thousands of faculty and staff who are united by a shared mission: transforming lives through the power of education. This is not just a job — it is an opportunity to serve a public institution where your work has lasting impact on real people and the communities they come from. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Three years of experience in the area of Labor and/or Employee Relations.
Considerable knowledge of policies and practices involving personnel/human resources functions and demonstrated experience in the practical application of those practices in a complex organization.
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Public sector labor/employee relations experience in a higher education institution.
Experience working within the CSU system.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted and strategic advisor on all labor and employee relations matters to campus leadership, faculty, staff, and union representatives.
Provide interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate workplace complaints and grievances.
Represent the University in coordination with the Chancellor's Office and University Counsel in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
Design and deliver training programs on collective bargaining, employee relations, and workplace conduct.
Other duties as assigned.