Gannon University, a vibrant Catholic institution committed to excellence through inclusiveness, invites applications for an Employee Relations and Development Manager position. This role is primarily responsible for University learning and development and employee relations.  In addition to serving as the primary employee relations professional, this position is instrumental in enhancing the skill base of the institution’s colleagues (i.e., employees) to best carry out the University’s mission.  Also, this position is responsible for developing strategies and addressing issues related to the betterment of the employee experience at Gannon and performance management. 

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline required.  A Master's degree and Professional certifications are preferred along with experience in learning and development. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

This position requires 4+ years of experience in employee relations and a proven ability to build strategies and programming across a broad workforce that requires vision and collaboration.   

Skills Required:  knowledge of employment law, dispute resolution, workplace investigations, employee development strategies, interpersonal skills, collaboration, coaching of leaders, mediation skills, negotiation skills, professional skills, Microsoft Suite, and ability to utilize human resource information systems, and performance management systems.  Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Gannon University, located near Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, offers ready access to a variety of cultural and exciting seasonal activities and is within a two-hour drive of Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo.  For more information about what Erie has to offer visit www.visiteriepa.com.

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.  Application Procedure:  Submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references to  
https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7029. Review of applications will begin immediately, and this position will remain open until filled.  For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.  Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.