Employee Relations Specialist

13 hours ago


Downey, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Advocate to join our team at UCLA. The successful candidate will represent the University in labor arbitrations, internal administrative hearings, and proceedings before the California Public Employment Relations Board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate employee complaints and grievances, conducting complex legal research and identifying strategies for the University's response.
  • Provide employee relations consultation to university management, employees, and designated representatives, including analysis and interpretation of university policies and procedures and applicable employment and labor law.
  • Participate in and lead supervisory/management training activities, including seminar design and facilitation on employee relations issues.
  • Coach and counsel managers and employees in clarifying goals and objectives, and enhancing problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
  • Conduct workplace investigations and department training on applicable topics including contract interpretation and just cause.
  • Participate as the University representative in both system-wide and local collective bargaining.
Requirements
  • At least five years of experience in labor and employment law or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in acting as management advocate in grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and meet and discuss/confer sessions.
  • Skill in writing clear, concise, analytical, legally correct, accurate, and persuasive briefs, appeals, motions, grievance responses, settlement agreements, and management positions.
  • Skill in functioning in a demanding environment to resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of management and employees, with arbitrators and administrative law judges.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited American Bar Association (ABA) law school institution.
  • Master's Degree of Legal Studies (MLS) recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) law school institution.
  • Admitted to practice law in California or another U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certification.
What We Offer

UCLA offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a full pay range, health insurance, and retirement savings plan.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to the success of UCLA



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