Director of Employee and Labor Relations & Compliance

Director of Employee and Labor Relations & Compliance CLASSIFICATION TITLE : Administrator II UNION CODE: M80 FT/PT: Full-time PAY PLAN: 12-month WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location) ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $9,584 - $10,834 However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training. CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $5,053 - $16,221 PAY BASIS: Monthly BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more!

See our benefits website for additional information. CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION , applications must be received by September 23, 2026 ; however, the position will remain open until filled. POSITION PURPOSE: Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Vice President, People Strategy & Workforce Administration, the Director of Employee and Labor Relations & Compliance provides strategic leadership and administration of the University's employee and labor relations, workplace conduct, and performance management functions.

The Director serves as a principal advisor to University leadership and administrators, administers collective bargaining agreement requirements and grievance processes; and leads efforts to resolve workplace disputes, employee complaints, misconduct, and other conduct of concern. The Director oversees employee and labor relations investigations and related documentation, supports employment litigation and administrative proceedings, and works collaboratively with union representatives, legal counsel, and campus partners to promote effective labor-management relationships and consistent personnel practices.

The position also provides leadership for staff personnel policy development and implementation, Human Resources records retention and paperwork reduction requirements, and related compliance activities to ensure alignment with applicable collective bargaining agreements, federal and state laws, CSU policies, and University requirements. The Director also serves as the University's ADA/Section 504 Coordinator and leads institution-wide efforts to promote compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee & Labor Relations Serve as the university's representative in matters related to labor relations for staff and management employees, ensuring collaborative relationships while complying with CBA provisions, providing guidance, and upholding university and systemwide policies. Provide ongoing guidance to university administrators and supervisors on meeting responsibilities as defined by the CBA such as but not limited to, union notices, union business leaves, requests for information, and meet and confer obligations.

Provide advice and counsel to managers and assigned client groups on issues such as performance management, complex organizational changes, workplace climate and other related areas. Review and conduct risk assessments for employee personnel action to determine appropriate level of corrective action and discipline up to and including termination. Facilitate effective communication with union representatives on issues such as grievances and contract interpretation.

Lead and facilitate effective and collaborative Labor Management Committee meetings and foster positive working relations with union partners. Lead efforts to resolve disputes at the lowest possible level using mediation and conflict resolution strategies. Oversee the grievance process for staff employees, from initial filing to final resolution, ensuring fairness and timely response. Lead investigations into employee compl