Employment Practices Risk Consultant (CONTRACT)

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 68,500 - 121,900; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking an Employment Practices Risk Consultant for a 2-year contract position. The role involves providing guidance on HR strategy and employment law compliance, aligning policies with business objectives, auditing claims, and coordinating training initiatives to mitigate risks. Applicants must have current work authorization, and the salary ranges from $68,500 to $121,900, based on qualifications and experience. A full-time schedule is expected, from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current work authorization.
• Position evaluated based on experience, licensure, certifications, and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR strategy and employment law compliance.
• Align policies and practices with business objectives.
• Audit claims and support claims investigations.
• Identify and coordinate training initiatives.
• Support EPL claims and corrective actions.

Skills

Employment law compliance

HR strategy

Risk mitigation

Policy alignment

Training coordination

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 37212718

Category: Legal, Compliance, and Policy

Organization: Planning Budget & Administration

Department: Risk Management Dept

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $68,500 - $121,900

Date Posted: May 13, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Supervision

Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff

Position Information

This is a 2‑year contract position. Estimated assignment duration: 2 years.

Full salary range: $68,500.00 – $121,900.00 annually. Expected pay scale: up to $95,200.00 annually. Base salary offers consider education, licensure, certifications, experience, and organizational needs.

The Employment Practices Risk Consultant provides guidance across human resources strategy, employment law compliance, and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Insurance risk mitigation to help organizations reduce liability exposure and build a positive, compliant workplace culture.

Key responsibilities include aligning policies and practices with business objectives, auditing claims, identifying and coordinating training, and supporting EPL claims and corrective actions.

Applicants must have current work authorization. Visa sponsorship is not available.

University employees must comply with all applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and government directives.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR strategy, employment law compliance, and EPL risk mitigation.
• Align policies and practices with business objectives.
• Audit claims and support claims investigations.
• Identify and coordinate training initiatives.
• Support EPL claims and corrective actions.

Requirements

Position is evaluated based on education, licensure, certifications, experience, and organizational needs. Current work authorization is required.