UCLA · 18 hours ago
Employee Relations Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expUCLA, Campus Human Resources is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to oversee and manage employee and labor relations matters across all levels of the organization, as well as develop strategies and management training to proactively support a positive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading public research universities and make a meaningful impact in higher education.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and handle employee and labor relations matters for clients from all levels within the organization
Develop strategies and management training to proactively support a positive work environment
Provide professional advice and counsel to management on employee performance and corrective actions, including discipline and dismissal
Conduct workplace investigations and prepare responses to complaints and grievances
Counsel managers and supervisors on employee relations matters that are complex in scope and require in-depth analysis of data and circumstances, with a broad impact on the organization
Guide the scope, meaning, intent, and application of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements in relation to issues involving corrective action or discipline
Prepare and conduct training sessions as requested by management on a variety of human resource (HR) topics
Travel to various locations throughout campus, representing the various client departments during meetings with local Union leaders, including, for example, Skelly Reviews, grievance meetings, and informal sessions
Coordinate, research, or prepare the department's written response to Union requests for information and grievances
Guide clients on complex transactions related to the interpretation of UC Policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with ELR staff in CHR to coordinate campus-wide activities and initiatives
Qualification
Required
5 years of professional-level human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Advanced knowledge of HR administration, employment practices, and applicable laws, including employee/labor relations in a unionized environment
Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements and ability to interpret and explain complex policies and procedures
Demonstrated competency in performance management, corrective action, progressive discipline, and termination processes
Effective leadership, managerial, organizational, and interpersonal skills to motivate and guide staff. Skill in supervising professional and clerical staff, including delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance
Ability to prioritize, structure, and allocate work and resources to meet deadlines in high-volume, fast-paced settings
Ability to work independently, follow through on objectives, identify problems, and take appropriate corrective action
Excellent writing skills for preparing detailed analytical reports, procedures, investigative documents, and disciplinary materials
Strong oral communication, presentation, facilitation, and training delivery skills for audiences at all organizational levels, along with strong diplomatic acumen and judgment
Ability to establish rapport, maintain professional credibility, and build trust with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information with discretion, particularly in labor relations contexts
Effective negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and persuasion skills for resolving issues and influencing outcomes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related productivity software
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience working in a unionized environment
Advanced degree in a related field
HR Certification (e.g., SHRM Certification, or HRCI Certification)
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Company
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