UC San Diego Health · 3 days ago
Sr. Specialist, Employee Relations - Hybrid - 138147
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expUC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. The Senior Specialist of Health Sciences Employee Relations is responsible for fact-finding activities related to employee concerns and complaints, conducting investigations, and providing support on employee relations matters within the health sciences. This role requires developing relationships across various departments and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Fact-finding activities related to known concerns and complaints
Conducting thorough investigations impacting both health sciences and health system employees
Providing direct support to Health Sciences schools, departments, centers, and institutes on employee relations matters
Developing and fostering relationships within the VCHS' many offices, as well as UCSD campus offices
Functioning as a liaison to other leaders in Health Human Resources and the Health Sciences
Partnering with VCHS Academic Affairs and Academic Personnel Services (APS) to determine if a violation of policy or good standing occurred
Identifying and pursuing the appropriate administrative process as outlined in UCSD Policy & Procedure Manual (PPM) and any relevant Collective Bargaining Agreements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training
Extensive employee relations experience in a large, complex, matrixed environment
In-depth knowledge of external administrative agencies and their roles in the complaint process, including EEOC, DFEH, OFCCP, OCR, and DOL
Exceptional conflict resolution skills to address and manage extremely difficult and volatile situations/individuals effectively
Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Extensive knowledge of state & federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning all areas of employment and academics, including discrimination, sexual harassment, contract, research misconduct, whistleblowers, records and confidentiality, defamation, and other areas. Experience researching the same when needed
Ability to analyze highly sensitive and complex management issues; develop scope and solutions for projects/department issues and concerns
Demonstrated skill and experience in analytical writing. Experience in drafting discharge documents, corrective action correspondence, investigative reports, and other important employment documents
Ability to develop and implement effective training, informational, and educational programs that meet the needs of high-level academic leaders
Preferred
Experience with an academic setting
Experience within the University of California system
Familiarity with University of California and California public higher education human resources law, policies, and procedures. Extensive knowledge and experience with UC Academic policies and procedures, as well as bargaining agreements
Extensive knowledge of legal risk factors in area of employment law, and employment litigation procedures
Company
UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
The Beryl InstituteThe Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-10-31Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Christian Dameff
Medical Director of Cybersecurity
Sandip Patel
Professor
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