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Employee and Labor Relations Director

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University of California - Office of the President

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United States , Merced

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Human Resources

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144000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year
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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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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