NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Director of Employee Relations
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expCalifornia State University, Office of the Chancellor is seeking a Director of Employee Relations to provide systemwide leadership and expertise on complex employee relations matters. This role involves advising campus administrators on employee relations issues and developing policies and training programs to ensure compliance and effective practices.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
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
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
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
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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