Director, Employee Relations and Performance ManagementJob no: 504049
Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time
Location: Partial Remote, Bethlehem
Categories: Human Resources
Position Number: S87550
This position is a Grade: 11 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $83,910-$102,080 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Your Scope and Impact- Serving as the University's subject matter expert on employee relations, providing authoritative guidance to leaders across Lehigh's schools, colleges, and administrative divisions
- Acting as a strategic partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer, contributing informed perspective on workforce matters that intersect with institutional priorities
- Leading direct intervention and case management for sensitive, complex, or escalated employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion
- Designing and facilitating management development programs and workshops that build proactive employee relations capability at all levels of the organization
- Identifying systemic employee relations trends through data and case analysis, and developing targeted strategies to address root causes
- Owning the University's performance management system end-to-end, including process design, documentation standards, and continuous improvement
- Delivering training and workshops to supervisors and employees that build confidence and consistency in performance conversations and documentation
- Partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Equity and Inclusion colleagues to ensure employee relations practices align with applicable employment law and University policy
- Serving as an active member of the HR Leadership Team to co-develop and implement University-wide HR goals, initiatives, and strategy
- Supporting a culture of accountability and respect that reflects Lehigh's commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and high-performing workplace
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field; advanced degree or SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification preferred
- Five to eight years of work related experience
- Substantial progressive experience in employee relations, ideally within higher education or a complex institutional environment
- Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on sensitive workforce matters with confidence and discretion
- Experience designing and delivering training or development programs for managers at multiple levels
- Working knowledge of US employment law, HR compliance frameworks, and performance management best practices
- A track record of building trust across a diverse workforce, reflecting Lehigh's commitment to an equitable and inclusive campus community
Special Considerations- The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.Advertised: September 23, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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