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California State University, Office of the Chancellor · 4 days ago

Director of Employee Relations

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

California State University, Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Director of Employee Relations to provide systemwide leadership and expertise on complex employee relations matters across the CSU. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor and developing policies and training programs to ensure compliance and effective employee relations.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide case-specific consultative services to campus administrators and leaders on complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistent, legally sound, and practical outcomes

Serve as a systemwide liaison with campus HR and Faculty Affairs leadership to advise on complex and high-visibility employee relations issues

Advise campus leadership on a broad range of employee relations topics, including discipline, performance management, workplace investigations (not related to Nondiscrimination Policy violations), workplace complaints, conflict resolution, and the proper documentation needed in various situation

Coordinate cross-functional partnerships with Labor Relations, the Office of General Counsel, Civil Rights, and other subject matter experts to address complex or sensitive employee relations issues

Design, direct, and deliver training on employee relations topics such as workplace investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action

Partner with HR colleagues to ensure training programs are consistent, effective, and implemented across all CSU campuses

Provide leadership and coordination for a systemwide community of practice in employee relations, fostering consistency, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing

Direct the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of systemwide employee relations policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with CSU’s mission, strategic goals, collective bargaining agreements, and legal obligations

Interpret and apply federal and state law, collective bargaining agreements, and CSU policy to provide accurate and consistent guidance to campuses

Partner with Systemwide Labor Relations staff to align employee relations practices with bargaining obligations under HEERA and to provide input on bargaining proposals and contract interpretation

Oversee the collection and analysis of employee relations data, trends, and metrics to identify systemic issues, recommend preventive strategies, and drive continuous improvement

Serve as an escalation point for high-risk or sensitive employee relations matters, including those with potential litigation or arbitration implications

Qualification

Employee relations expertiseFederalState employment lawWorkplace investigationsPolicy developmentProgram evaluationLabor relations experienceConflict resolutionConsultative skillsAnalytical skillsDisciplinary processes knowledgeChange managementOrganizational developmentHR certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations, labor relations, or human resources, including significant experience in a unionized environment

Expert knowledge of federal and state employment law including FMLA/CFRA, Reasonable Accommodations, HEERA, and collective bargaining agreements

Demonstrated ability to conduct and oversee complex workplace investigations

Strong policy development and program evaluation skills

Exceptional consultative and advisory skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and data interpretation skills

Strong conflict resolution and mediation abilities

Strong leadership and collaboration skills

High degree of discretion, judgment, and integrity

Strong knowledge of the principles of disciplinary processes, including due process, and progressive discipline

Preferred

Experience in a unionized, public-sector environment

Experience representing management in administrative hearings, grievance or arbitration proceedings

Professional HR or labor relations certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CLRP)

Change management and organizational development experience

Benefits

Premium benefit package

Outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans

Fee waiver education program

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

15 paid holidays a year

Company

California State University, Office of the Chancellor

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 23 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and 477,000 students.

Founded in 1947

Long Beach, CA, US

501-1000 employees