Director of Employee Relations

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Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Department of Human Resources is responsible for providing a full complement of employment services to the staff and faculty of North Carolina Central University. Services include employment, employee relations, salary administration, benefits administration, records administration, leave administration, position classification and compensation, training and development.

The Employee Relations Office is dedicated to upholding policies and principles relative to employment and educational experiences for the campus. The office is also charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the University is trained and compliant regarding applicable Employee Relations policies and procedures.

The Director of Employee Relations provides strategic leadership and oversight in the areas of employee relations, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and employment compliance. This position advises university leadership on the application of employment laws, policies, and regulations within both employment and academic environments.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director of Employee Relations partners with faculty, staff, and university leadership to foster a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, ensure equitable treatment of employees, and support a respectful and inclusive campus community. The Director oversees employee relations matters for SHRA employees, faculty, and EHRA non-faculty employees and supervises HR Consultants.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and related compliance requirements. They will have the ability to conduct fair, thorough, and objective workplace investigations and possess strong policy interpretation and analytical skills. This role requires the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion, as well as excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities. The candidate must also have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver training and facilitate discussions effectively. Additionally, the individual should be able to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and university leadership, have experience working with HR systems and workforce data reporting, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment in complex employee relations situations.

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Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

For priority consideration, please apply by March 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.