Director, Employee Life Cycle & Labor Relations

Company: Cleveland State University
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Cleveland State University
Engaged LearningDirector, Employee Life Cycle & Labor RelationsBusiness Title Director, Employee Life Cycle & Labor RelationsPosting CategoryPosting Category Administrative and ProfessionalSalary GradeSalary Grade 09Salary PlanSalary Plan Professional Non BargainingHiring Range /Pay RateDepartmentDepartment Department of Human ResourcesDepartment DescriptionPosition LocationPosition Location Main CampusFTEFTE 1.0Job SummaryLeads Cleveland State University's ( CSU ) talent life cycle including recruitment, employment, employee, compensation and labor relations and compliance. Manage talent management life cycle efficiencies, process improvements and operational excellence. Leads and manages the efforts of Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) and Talent Acquisition and Compensation Team in forecasting current and future workforce needs and other daily responsibilities and provides guidance for delivering exceptional results and exceptional customer service. Provides proactive human capital approaches to challenges and opportunities across the University. Works closely with HR department peers to accomplish short- and long-term human capital strategies. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources, labor relations, business, or related field of study.
• Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee and labor relations. Must possess experience working in a union environment and leading change management processes.
• Two (2) years' experience successful supervisory/lead experience team of professionalsPreferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
  • Three (3) years' experience successful supervisory/lead experience team of professionals
  • Experience as a Human Resource professional in Higher Education and/or the public sector.
  • Experience in collective bargaining processes and participation as a member of a collective bargaining agreement negotiating team.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • Knowledge of employee and labor relations.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
    • Excellent listening skills and precise attention to detail.
    • Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans.
    • Possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address issues and opportunities for improvement.
    • A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach.
    • A positive attitude and be able to balance compassion and the ability to make tough decisions.
    • Ability to make autonomous decisions within the remit of the role.
    • Possess the ability to effectively plan and coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.
    • Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.Requisition NumberRequisition Number PT0703611SDate grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of PostingSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsOffer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
      
      
      Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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          • * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
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            • * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
              • Yes
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              • Do you have Bachelors Degree?
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                • Do you have five (5) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of employee and labor relations and possess experience working in a union environment and leading change management processes.
                  • Yes
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                  • Do you have two (2) years' experience successful supervisory/lead experience team of professionals?
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