Employee and Labor Relations Director Job at University of California

Job Description

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the ELR Director works in a highly collaborative manner and is responsible for administering human resource policies and procedures, recommending, developing, and implementing employee relations programs, interpreting labor contracts, and providing counsel regarding employee and labor relations matters at all levels of the organization, including HR staff. Responsible for managing the campus performance management program, grievance and complaint resolution program, corrective action, negotiation preparation, and managing and overseeing large-scale programs and initiatives.

Job Responsibility

Administering human resource policies and procedures
Recommending, developing, and implementing employee relations programs
Interpreting labor contracts
Providing counsel regarding employee and labor relations matters at all levels of the organization
Managing the campus performance management program, grievance and complaint resolution program, corrective action, negotiation preparation
Managing and overseeing large-scale programs and initiatives
Developing and implementing Labor Relations objectives and bargaining strategies
Serving on or overseeing employees serving on system-wide or local bargaining teams
Facilitating ongoing communication with union representatives
Making written recommendations to the CHRO to change existing policies and procedures
Managing and overseeing the implementation of recommendations
Providing effective leadership and guidance to subordinates
Representing the campus in systemwide labor negotiations
Acting as Chief Negotiator for local bargaining
Participating in the Protest Oversight Committee and other campus and systemwide committees and workgroups
Influencing and formulating recommendations that have a significant effect on campus operations
Representing UC Merced at systemwide bargaining
Responsible for local bargaining with local bargaining units
Administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and University policies
Representing campus in formal charges filed in a variety of forums, such as PERB, CRD, EEOC, mediations, and arbitrations
Providing effective management oversight of assigned labor relations and employee relations staff
Overseeing the Performance Management Program
Conducting and managing finding workplace investigations concerning matters related to potential violations of the law, organizational policy, non-compliance, unethical behavior, and misconduct
Working in a highly collaborative manner with people of diverse cultures, managers and human resource managers on employee and labor relations matters

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Law, or related area (required)
Advanced degree such as Juris Doctor (preferred)
Minimum of five (5) years of directly, related, progressively responsible experience in Employee or Labor Relations, HR Management, Conflict Resolution, or 9 years of equivalent experience as indicated (required)
Professional certification such as Staff Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP), CALPELRA and / or certificate in alternative dispute resolution (preferred)
Maintains effective professional relationships at all levels of the organization
Provides effective professional written analyses and oral presentations to management
Maintains a thorough understanding of the goals of the campus
Thorough knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of effective negotiations and communication
Knowledge of the dynamics associated with each negotiation
Knowledge of other areas with human resources function, including compensation, employee relations, employee accommodations, and employee benefits
Knowledge of the principles of advocacy, and applicable employment state and federal laws and court decisions
Knowledge of Campus policies and procedures relating to budget and HR-related matters
Highly effective decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, project and initiative management, and organizational leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively
Recognizes issues that have organizational impact or future implications and advises manager appropriately
Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with campus constituents and labor representatives
Background check required

Nice to have

Advanced degree such as Juris Doctor
Professional certification such as Staff Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP), CALPELRA and / or certificate in alternative dispute resolution

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