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Cleveland State University

Director of Employee Life Cycle & Labor Relations

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ June 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring a Director of Employee Life Cycle & Labor Relations. This role involves leading the talent management life cycle, including recruitment, employment, compensation, and compliance, while managing HR teams to enhance workforce planning and operational excellence. The candidate will work closely with HR department peers to implement both short- and long-term human capital strategies and respond proactively to challenges and opportunities across the University.

Highlights
  • Leads CSU’s talent life cycle including recruitment, employment, and labor relations.
  • Oversees HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition and Compensation teams.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or related field.
  • Five years of HR experience in employee and labor relations with union involvement.
  • Two years of supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Master’s degree preferred; experience in higher education or public sector advantageous.

Director of Employee Life Cycle & Labor Relations Full Description

Director of Employee Life Cycle & Labor Relations

Business Title  | Director of Employee Life Cycle & Labor Relations
Posting Category  | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade  | 09
Salary Plan  | Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  |  Department of Human Resources
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | 1.0

Job Summary 
Leads 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 professionals

Preferred 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 Number  | PT0703611S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Offer 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.
Hours per week  | 40+ as needed
Work Schedule  |
Advertising Copy  |
Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Posted Date  |
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  | 05/21/2025
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication 
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  2.  If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * 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. 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? 
    • Yes
    • No
  5.  Do you have Bachelors Degree? 
    • Yes
    • No
  6.  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 
    • No
  7.  Do you have two (2) years’ experience successful supervisory/lead experience team of professionals? 
    • Yes 
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application