Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago
Senior Associate Director, Employee and Labor Relations
Hempstead, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expHofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. The Senior Associate Director of Employee & Labor Relations provides strategic and operational leadership in employee and labor relations, performance management, recruitment and onboarding, and HR compliance, serving as a trusted advisor on complex personnel matters and enhancing organizational outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Advise and counsel supervisors, and employees on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and compliance with labor laws and institutional policies
Serve as the University’s primary resource for labor and employee relations matters, including the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements across multiple bargaining units
Investigate workplace complaints, prepare findings and recommendations, and work collaboratively with the Office of General Counsel as needed
Represent the University in grievance and disciplinary hearings, as appropriate
Partner with labor union representatives and management to foster positive, collaborative relationships and effective communication
Develop and implement proactive employee relations initiatives that enhance engagement, retention, and workplace culture
Partner with the Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations on the review, enhancement, and implementation of HR processes and workflows
Partner with the Senior Director of Benefits Administration to coordinate responses to workplace accommodation requests under the ADA and related laws
Manage unemployment claims and represent the University at hearings, as required
Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local laws, as well as University goals
Partner with senior HR leadership on organizational design, change management, and professional development initiatives
Supervise the Talent Management Specialist and mentor HR team members to ensure excellence in customer service, compliance, and overall HR service delivery
Build strong working relationships across divisions to promote trust, transparency, and effective communication
Serve as a representative of the HR Department on University-wide committees
Oversee the University’s Harassment Prevention Training Program and ensure full compliance with applicable regulations
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, specifically in employee and labor relations within a unionized environment
Demonstrated experience advising leadership on complex personnel and labor matters and managing investigations
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, and collective bargaining practices
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities
Proven ability to manage sensitive matters with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS platforms, and data analytics tools
Ability to work before or after normal business hours, as needed, to support University operations
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, or related discipline
Professional certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI PHR/SPHR)
Experience working in higher education or another complex, unionized environment
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional HR projects or organizational initiatives
Experience with PeopleAdmin, Oracle, or similar HR systems
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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