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Role Description

The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Senior Labor Relations Manager. This position performs with independence under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Labor Relations. Assigned responsibilities are in the areas of labor and employee relations including:

• Participating in collective bargaining negotiations
• Leading grievance investigation and response
• Consultation with university human resources staff on complex employment issues
• Consultation with system and campus-based Executive, Management, and Human Resources staff on the System Labor Relations (LR) strategy execution to support strategic goals and objectives

They 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.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. This is a remote position based within the state of Maine. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable driving distance of campus to allow for periodic on-site presence when required.

Salary: The salary range is $75,000-$95,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Three to five years relevant professional experience in labor relations

Requirements

• Labor relations experience in higher education or public sector organizations
• Experience negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements
• 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

Benefits

• 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

How to Apply

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now” below. You will need to complete an application and upload the following:

• A cover letter that describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
• A resume/curriculum vitae

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. EST on April 10, 2026.
• Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
• Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.