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Sr. Director, Labor Relations and HR Compliance (Employee and Labor Relations)

Johns Hopkins University -
Baltimore, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$144,900 - $253,700 a year

Qualifications

Team leadership
Research
Policy analysis
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

121508

Date Created

June 09, 2026

Job Family

Human Resources

Job Subfamily

Employee Relations

Job Function

Human Resources

Exempt Status

Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

M-F/8:30-5:00

Worksite

03-MD:Eastern High Campus

Work Modality

Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

We are seeking a Sr. Director of Labor Relations and HR Compliance to provide leadership for the university’s labor relations and HR compliance functions. This role develops labor strategies that support the university’s mission and serves as a lead negotiator or advisor during collective bargaining. Working closely with the Office of General Counsel and university leadership, the Sr. Director ensures the consistent application of contracts, manages grievance procedures, and provides training to managers on maintaining professional relations with unionized staff. A key priority is building stable, collaborative relationships with union leadership and university stakeholders.

Additionally, the Sr. Director oversees the university’s adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, including employment eligibility verification. Responsibilities include updating HR policies, managing the annual Affirmative Action Plan, overseeing I-9 compliance, and monitoring legal trends to provide proactive guidance. The role manages a team of HR professionals.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Labor Relations

Develops and implements labor relations strategies that foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission of the university.
Successfully negotiates collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in partnership with the Office of General Counsel and university stakeholders.
Oversees labor relations issues involving contract interpretation and union management relations, including administration of collective bargaining agreements and coordination with managers of bargaining unit employees.
Provides training and guidance to management and employees on labor relations issues, including contract interpretation and grievance procedures.

HR Compliance

In partnership with HR leadership and internal stakeholders, designs a comprehensive HR compliance framework that prioritizes the modernization of the university’s HR policies. Utilizes data, analysis, strategic thinking, and knowledge of compliance and legal standards, including federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Partners with central HR leadership, HR Directors, the Office of General Counsel, and Risk Management to design, develop, implement, and maintain HR policies in alignment with regulatory requirements and institutional standards across the university workforce.
Monitors emerging employment law trends and recommends proactive policy and process enhancements.
Oversees the university’s I-9 employment eligibility verification program, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and coordinating with HR teams on proper completion, retention, and re-verification procedures, including administration of the university’s E-Verify program.
Oversees the annual process for developing JHU’s Affirmative Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Leadership and Strategy

Takes a consultative, solutions-oriented business partner approach to labor relations by building strong relationships with university and union leaders and HR partners.
Leads and mentors a team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, service excellence, and continuous learning in labor and employment law.
Synthesizes complex policy, legal, and labor data and information into high-level briefings for executive leadership, demonstrating the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to non-HR audiences.
Develops the office budget and maintains oversight of budget and operations for the function.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.
Ten or more years of Human Resources or related experience with a minimum of five years in a management role.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

JD or Master’s Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or related field.
Five years of experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in labor relations, including participation in collective bargaining negotiations.
Experience working with a unionized workforce and administering collective bargaining agreements.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR policies and compliance programs.
Experience overseeing regulatory or required workforce training compliance programs.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable labor laws and regulations.
Experience overseeing I-9 employment eligibility verification programs and conducting internal audits.
Familiarity with E-Verify administration and ICE audit procedures.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal and labor issues clearly to executive leadership and non-HR audiences.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with senior leadership and a broad range of stakeholders.
Ability to compile, research, and analyze information and compose comprehensive reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Classified Title: Sr. Dir. Policy & EE Labor Relations
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Director, Labor Relations and HR Compliance (Employee and Labor Relations)
Role/Level/Range: L/05/LI
Starting Salary Range: $144,900 - $253,700 Annually ($215,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5:00
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus
Department name: Employee and Labor Relations
Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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