Employee & Labor Relations Manager – MGR 180

Job Number: 02532

Reference Number
AF 2026-17

Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

The Office of Human Resources at Indiana University of Pennsylvania seeks an Employee & Labor Relations Manager to support employee and labor relations initiatives across the University. This position provides guidance to supervisors on collective bargaining agreements, employee performance, workplace investigations, discipline, grievances, and position classification. The successful candidate will partner with university leadership, union representatives, and Human Resources colleagues to promote positive employee relations, ensure compliance with employment laws and labor agreements, and support a collaborative workplace culture.

Labor & Employee Relations

• Administer multiple collective bargaining agreements and provide guidance to supervisors on contract interpretation, employee relations, discipline, and performance management.
• Investigate workplace issues, conduct grievance investigations, and coordinate the grievance and arbitration processes in collaboration with PASSHE Labor Relations and legal counsel.
• Advise managers on employee performance concerns, corrective action, and disciplinary procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable labor agreements, employment laws, and University policies.
• Build collaborative relationships with union leadership, managers, and campus stakeholders to support positive labor-management relations.
• Develop and deliver training on labor relations, supervisory responsibilities, and HR topics.
• Monitor labor relations processes, maintain required records and reports, recommend process improvements, and support implementation of HR systems and technology.

Classification

• Conduct classification reviews and job analyses for staff positions and prepare recommendations for University leadership.
• Develop and maintain accurate position descriptions and ensure positions are properly classified prior to recruitment.
• Review requests related to position classifications, organizational changes, and out-of-class assignments while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and PASSHE guidelines.
• Participate in classification grievance proceedings as needed.

Human Resources Support

• Collaborate with Human Resources leadership to support departmental initiatives and provide consultation on employee relations and classification matters.
• Assist with policy development, workforce planning, reporting, compliance activities, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of employment law, labor relations principles, HR best practices, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees, managers, union representatives, and campus stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn HRIS and enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with relevant working experience.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated work experience that provides a foundation for successful completion of job functions; including attention to detail in report writing, ability to collaborate effectively with all levels across the University, ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity and confidentiality when working with and investigating sensitive cases.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal, and communication skills.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

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