Senior Labor Relations Manager

. Perform with independence under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Labor Relations.

Posted 3/11/2026full-timeOrono • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform with independence under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Labor Relations.
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations.
Lead grievance investigation and response.
Consult with university human resources staff on complex employment issues.
Execute the System Labor Relations (LR) strategy to support strategic goals and objectives.
Serve as a member of the System wide labor relations center of excellence providing labor and employee relations expertise, support, strategy, and execution throughout the System.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Three to five years relevant professional experience in labor relations.
Labor relations experience in higher education or public sector organizations and experience negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements are highly preferred.
Substantive project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to foster team building and collaboration.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as labor relations or human resources.
Work or educational experience with artificial intelligence tools, Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software.

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

collective bargaininggrievance investigationproject managementlabor relations

Soft Skills

team buildingcollaboration