Employee & Labor Relations Strategist

Abundance Network; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Human Resources is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist who will contribute to all areas of employee and labor relations university-wide, including policy interpretation, investigations, and guidance to managers. The role is hybrid with on-site minimum two days per week at Stanford’s Redwood City campus location.

The position involves advising on leave administration, workforce reductions, and complex employment matters, managing investigations, and facilitating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor law, organizational behaviour, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and state/federal employment laws.
• Ability to advise on policy, leave administration, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations and resolutions of employment disputes.
• Provide guidance on leave administration and compliance.
• Advise managers on university policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Design and deliver training on employee relations and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law

Mediation

Policy interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Confidentiality

Project management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

3-5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Stanford University Human Resources is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist who will contribute to all areas of employee and labor relations university-wide, including policy interpretation, investigations, and guidance to managers. The role is hybrid with on-site minimum two days per week at Stanford’s Redwood City campus location.

The position involves advising on leave administration, workforce reductions, and complex employment matters, managing investigations, and facilitating