University of Maryland

UHR Manager Labor Relations

University of Maryland$115K — $138K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • 5 years of HR experience in employee or labor relations
  • 1 year of experience leading or supervising staff
  • Knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and collective bargaining
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of Labor Relations Consultants
  • Provide professional support to the Program Director, Labor Relations
  • Foster positive relationships with labor unions
  • Resolve union disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws
  • Develop strategies for complex labor relations cases

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Generous leave policies
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Retirement plan options
  • Flexible scheduling options
Full 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

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Department
VPA-University Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular

Salary Range
$115,000 - $138,000

Benefits Summary

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About University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is a public research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, it is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. The university offers 127 undergraduate majors and 112 graduate programs, and is classified among 'R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity'. The university has a strong focus on research, with more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures. It is also known for its athletic programs, particularly its basketball team, the Maryland Terrapins.
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