Director, Employee Relations and Equity

Director, Employee Relations and Equity

Salary

$97,139.00 - $160,557.00 Annually

Location

Catonsville, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

2025-145

Division

Administrative Services

Department

Human Resources Department

Opening Date

07/24/2026

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Class Description

CCBC is seeking an accomplished Employee and Labor Relations leader with extensive experience in workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance and arbitration processes, labor-management relations, and employment law. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to advise executive leaders on complex workforce matters in both unionized and non-union environments, with an understanding of the unique operational and regulatory considerations of a large, complex organization.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in human resources or related field and seven (7) years of recent experience in Employee Relations, including a minimum of three (3) years of staff supervision and related experience in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations. Demonstrated experience investigating and adjudicating Title VII, Title IX, and ADA-related complaints and issues required. Demonstrated knowledge of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding Employee Relations, EEO/AAP, and record maintenance and retention is required. Experience working with labor unions and current PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

APPLY BY THE BEST CONSIDERATION DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2026

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Provide direct leadership and supervision.
• Hire supervise, develop and evaluate assigned staff. .
• Develop and implement goals and objectives in coordination with HR leadership.
• Implement strategies related to operation and services.
• Remain knowledgeable about the College, its structure, culture, policies, and practices.
• Serve as point of contact for resolving employee relations and equity issues.
• Develop and manage operating budget for assigned unit.
• Prepare and analyze reports.
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between College departments, faculty and/or staff.
• Essential Class Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Duties

Leadership & Strategy

• Oversees the Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and Equity section by developing and implementing employee relations strategies, policies, and programs that align with CCBC's strategic goals and values.
• Guides HR business partners regarding complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues regarding directives, policies, procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, performance management, compliance, and other employee-related matters.
• Develops HR directives and procedures in accordance with internal policies and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding employment, labor relations, and benefits.
• Monitors changes in labor laws and proactively updates policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Monitors and analyzes key employee relations metrics, such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and employee engagement, and recommends improvement initiatives based on the findings.
• Coordinates with HR team to support organizational changes, including departmental restructuring, layoffs, etc., ensuring proactive planning and transparent communication.
• Cultivates strong relationships, builds strategic partnerships, and fosters trust and collaboration across the college.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Provides advice and expert guidance to leaders and supervisors on performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and other employee relations matters.
• Advises and counsels employees regarding a wide range of issues, including performance, corrective actions, career paths, workplace concerns, etc.
• Interprets and adheres to policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements for dispute resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary actions.
• Builds relationships across the organization.
• Coordinates communication for disciplinary actions and grievance responses by drafting and developing investigatory reports, business correspondence, evidentiary documentation, position statements, contract or regulatory analysis, disciplinary materials, and summaries of investigative findings.
• Functions as a neutral party in mediating disputes between employees and management.
• May serve as the Assistant Vice President Human Resources' designee/Equity Officer in the employee (union and non-union) grievance process.
• Manages the college's Telework Program, ensuring consistency and equity across the program.
• Proactively identifies potential employee relations issues and develops strategies to prevent or mitigate them.
• Oversees the employee exit process by ensuring departing employees have an opportunity to provide feedback on their experience at the college. Collects and analyzes exit data to identify trends, prepares reports, and addresses concerns as appropriate.

Investigations & Compliance

• Manages the investigation and adjudication of employee and student complaints involving faculty and/or staff members related to harassment and discrimination, including Title VII and Title IX.
• Conducts and/or supervises investigations related to charges, complaints, and other circumstances which allegedly violate the College's non-discrimination, equal opportunity, or affirmative action policies.
• Supervises audits and preparation of reports and applications required by federal, state, and/or local agencies.
• Collaborates with the Director of Benefits on Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) accommodations to plan reasonable accommodations for disabled employees consistently and legally.

Employee Support & Programs

• Collaborates with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and refers employees to the CCBC EAP for employees whose job performance is affected by personal, financial, and/or substance dependency.
• Assists students, staff, and the general community with basic, general HR inquiries and services.

Training & Development

• Provides training and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, and other topics related to workforce needs.
• Develops training, organizational development, and other solutions related to staffing issues and HR initiatives.
• Develops and facilitates training workshops for supervisors and other college staff based upon the college's and Human Resources strategic priorities as well as employee needs.

Representation

• Represents HR at CCBC functions as a subject matter expert.
• Makes presentations upon request within areas of expertise.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical

• CIGNA
• Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
• Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)

KaiserPrescription Drug Benefits:

• For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
• Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium

Mental Health

Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred

Vision Benefits

• NVA

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000

FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife

• Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
• Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum

• Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
• Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford

Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.

Retirement Plans

• Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory)
• Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
• Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory)

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities - 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).

• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Legal Services

Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union

First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

Its convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral

Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits

Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance

Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee's eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award

Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship Program

CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more "

McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel Colleges priority and its legacy. The Colleges expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniels graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazines 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits

Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience

• ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
• Check cashing with appropriate ID
• Free Parking
• Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

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Do you have a minimum of seven (7) years of recent, in-depth Employee Relations leadership experience, with responsibility for handling complex investigations, conflict resolution, and organizational employee relations issues? Please provide details

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Do you possess a minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience supervising an Employee Relations team and directing employee relations programs, investigations, and workplace conflict resolution efforts? Please provide details

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Do you have at least three (3) years of progressive HR management experience with significant responsibility for managing complex labor relations issues in a unionized environment?

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Do you have substantial experience investigating, adjudicating, and resolving complex complaints and issues arising under Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Please provide details

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Do you have experience investigating and adjudication Title VII, Title IX and ADA related complaints and issues? Please provide examples

Required Question

Employer Community College of Baltimore County

Address CCBC

Baltimore, Maryland, 21228

Phone 443-840-4739

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