Associate Director of Staff and Labor Relations

Job description

The Opportunity Cornell University seeks a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven leader to serve as its Associate Director of Staff and Labor Relations. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and advance the university’s staff and labor relations strategy at one of the world’s leading research institutions that spans multiple campuses, encompasses a diverse and evolving workforce, and is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking community. Reporting to the Director of Staff and Labor Relations, the Associate Director will play a critical leadership role in guiding the university’s approach to labor relations, employee relations, and human resources policy. This individual will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the design, implementation, and administration of university-wide labor and employee relations programs, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Associate Director will serve as a key advisor and partner to senior HR leadership, university administrators, and academic and operational units across Cornell. In this capacity, they will help sh...