Director, Employee Relations and Performance Management - 504049

Lehigh University Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. Lehigh University's Human Resources team is seeking a seasoned employee relations leader to shape the culture and performance of one of the Northeast's most respected research universities. If you bring deep expertise in employee relations and a genuine commitment to building healthy, high-performing workplaces, this is a role where your influence will be felt university-wide. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (AVP), you will serve as Lehigh's authoritative voice on employee relations, advising senior leaders, resolving complex workplace matters, and building the organizational capability that allows issues to be addressed before they escalate. Position Number: S87550 This position is a Grade: 11 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $83,910-$102,080 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications. Your Scope and Impact Serving as the University's subject matter expert on employee relations, providing authoritative guidance to leaders across Lehigh's schools, colleges, and administrative divisions Acting as a strategic partner to the Chief Human Resources Officer, contributing informed perspective on workforce matters that intersect with institutional priorities Leading direct intervention and case management for sensitive, complex, or escalated employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion Designing and facilitating management development programs and workshops that build proactive employee relations capability at all levels of the organization Identifying systemic employee relations trends through data and case analysis, and developing targeted strategies to address root causes Owning the University's performance management system end-to-end, including process design, documentation standards, and continuous improvement Delivering training and workshops to supervisors and employees that build confidence and consistency in performance conversations and documentation Partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Equity and Inclusion colleagues to ensure employee relations practices align with applicable employment law and View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287273729 / 11-3121.00 Human Resources Managers