New Mexico State University logo

New Mexico State University

Director of Employee Relations & Engagement

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $77K - $85K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ October 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

New Mexico State University is hiring a Director of Employee Relations & Engagement to lead employee and labor relations across the campus. This role provides strategic consultation on employee matters, oversees workplace investigations and performance management, and manages collective bargaining agreements.

Highlights
  • Lead and manage the Office of People Relations and provide HR consultation on employee and labor relations matters.
  • Oversee workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, performance management, and grievance coordination.
  • Interpret and advise on collective bargaining agreements and participate in labor negotiations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on labor and employee relations topics.
  • Provide conflict resolution, mediation, and dispute resolution services.
  • Supervise staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, and work allocation.
  • Required knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, dispute resolution techniques, and administrative procedures.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Salary range from $77,235 to $84,958 based on qualifications.
  • Serves as primary consultant and point of contact for employee relations affecting faculty, staff, and student employees at NMSU.