Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be needed to perform job-related duties to help further the mission of the institution.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & CHRO, the Employee Relations and Engagement Manager functions as the primary resource and liaison for employee relations and engagement for the university.

The Employee Relations and Engagement Manager will set the direction, vision, and goals for all aspects of employee relations across the university. This role will be responsible as the change agent to facilitate and build campus employee engagement, which includes developing and streamlining employee relations programs, processes, policies, and procedures.

The Manager will work within the campus as a business partner representative of the Office of Human Resources, they will collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate changing business and workforce talent needs while leading and promoting employee engagement initiatives.

A bachelor's degree required and 5+years of progressive relevant experience related to employee relations, labor relations, or labor/employment law with emphasis on employee relation and employee engagement.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.