Employee Relations Consultant

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 98 000 - 143 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Cover letter required

Résumé du poste

UCLA, Campus Human Resources is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to oversee employee and labor relations matters and develop proactive strategies. You will support management training, ensure policy and law compliance, and manage confidential information with discretion in a large university setting.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation and communication skills, experience in union environments, and the ability to guide staff through disciplinary processes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional-level HR experience or equivalent
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Advanced knowledge of HR administration and employment practices
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and policy interpretation
• Experience with performance management and disciplinary processes
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize in high-volume settings
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication and training delivery skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Negotiation, mediation and conflict-resolution abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software

Responsabilités

• Oversee and manage employee and labor relations matters across the organization
• Develop strategies and management training to support a positive work environment
• Ensure correct application of policies, procedures, and laws in labor relations contexts
• Provide guidance on unions, agreements, and related compliance
• Prepare detailed analytical reports, procedures, and disciplinary documentation
• Execute investigations and manage confidential information with discretion
• Communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders

Connaissances

HR administration

Union experience

Employment laws

Collective bargaining

Performance management

Discipline & termination

Leadership & supervision

Project/workflow management

Written communication

Oral communication & training

Confidentiality

Negotiation & mediation

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree (Preferred)

HR Certification (SHRM/HRCI) (Preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please submit a cover letter with your resume and application.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with required on-site presence. The specific schedule will be determined based on operational needs and may be subject to change.
• The budgeted salary range for this position is $98,200-$143,187+, with offers not to exceed the top of the range and reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Department Summary

Campus Human Resources provides a full range of human resource management services through its various units, including Health and Welfare Benefits, Compensation and Classification, Personnel Policy development and compliance, Employee and Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning, HR Information Systems, the Staff and Faculty Counseling Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and the HR/Payroll Operations Center. CHR’s Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) unit works to enhance the relationship between the University and Campus employees by providing direction and guidance on unions, policies, agreements, and more. ELR works closely with managers and supervisors across campus to ensure that the correct application of policies, procedures, and laws is being used to manage UCLA’s diverse and dynamic workforce. Through various forms of intervention, ELR offers balanced advocacy to management and individual employees to protect their respective rights and facilitate a more harmonious work environment.

Position Summary

UCLA, Campus Human Resources is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to oversee and manage employee and labor relations matters across all levels of the organization, as well as develop strategies and management training to proactively support a positive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading public research universities and make a meaningful impact in higher education.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional-level human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. (Required)
• Experience working in a unionized environment. (Preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of HR administration, employment practices, and applicable laws, including employee/labor relations in a unionized environment. (Required)
• Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements and ability to interpret and explain complex policies and procedures. (Required)
• Demonstrated competency in performance management, corrective action, progressive discipline, and termination processes. (Required)
• Effective leadership, managerial, organizational, and interpersonal skills to motivate and guide staff. Skill in supervising professional and clerical staff, including delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance. (Required)
• Ability to prioritize, structure, and allocate work and resources to meet deadlines in high-volume, fast-paced settings. (Required)
• Ability to work independently, follow through on objectives, identify problems, and take appropriate corrective action. (Required)
• Excellent writing skills for preparing detailed analytical reports, procedures, investigative documents, and disciplinary materials. (Required)
• Strong oral communication, presentation, facilitation, and training delivery skills for audiences at all organizational levels, along with strong diplomatic acumen and judgment. (Required)
• Ability to establish rapport, maintain professional credibility, and build trust with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. (Required)
• Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information with discretion, particularly in labor relations contexts. (Required)
• Effective negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and persuasion skills for resolving issues and influencing outcomes. (Required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related productivity software. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Advanced degree in a related field. (Preferred)
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM Certification, or HRCI Certification). (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

• Please submit a cover letter with your resume and application.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with required on-site presence. The specific schedule will be determined based on operational needs and may be subject to change.
• The budgeted salary range for this position is $98,200-$143,187+, with offers not to exceed the top of the range and reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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