Labor​/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

Job no: 562890
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Fullerton
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Human Resources

Job Title

Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

Classification

Administrator II

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562890

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $8,800 - $10,800 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

Ifyou'relooking for a role where yourexpertisein labor and employee relations serves a larger purpose then

Cal State Fullerton invites you to join our Labor and Employee Relations team within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence as a Labor/Employee Relations and Compliance Manager (Administrator II) - a pivotal role at one of the largest and most inclusive universities in California.

At CSUF, your expertise directly supports a campus community of over 43,000 students and thousands of faculty and staff who are united by a shared mission: transforming lives through the power of education. This is not just a job - it is an opportunity to serve a public institution where your work has lasting impact on real people and the communities they come from.

The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted and strategic advisor on all labor and employee relations matters to campus leadership, faculty, staff, and union representatives providing interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, investigating workplace complaints and grievances, and representing the University in coordination with the Chancellor's Office and University Counsel in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. You will also play a meaningful role in building a healthier workplace culture by designing and delivering training programs on collective bargaining, employee relations, and workplace conduct.

Other duties as assigned.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Mission-Driven Work
  - Every decision you make supports a public university committed to student success, equity, and community impact. Your work protects both employees and the institution that serves them.
• Stability and Job Security
  - As a California state employer, CSUF offers the kind of long-term career stability that is increasingly rare. You will be part of an institution with deep roots in Orange County that has served the region for over 60 years.
• Collaborative Culture
  - Work alongside dedicated HR professionals, university counsel, senior administrators, and campus partners in an environment that values collegial problem-solving over the high-pressure pace of the corporate world.
• Work-Life Balance - CSUF is committed to supporting the whole employee, offering flexible practices, wellness resources, and a campus culture that genuinely respects the balance between professional and personal life.

If you are passionate about labor relations, equity in the workplace, and the meaningful work of a public university, we encourage you to join the Titan community.

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.
• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.
• A description of how issues of inclusivityhave impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three years of experience in the area of Labor and/or Employee…