HR Generalist — Employee Relations & Investigations

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks access

Descripción de la vacante

UC Irvine is seeking an HR Generalist with 3–5 years in employee relations to advise leadership, conduct investigations, and draft disciplinary documentation. The role supports policy interpretation, union agreements, and grievance processes within a university setting.

Primary duties include assisting department managers with organizational changes, data collection, and performance management support, ensuring compliance with employment laws and UC policies.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in employee relations, labor relations, or general HR administration.
• Practical experience conducting workplace investigations and drafting clear, legally compliant disciplinary documentation.
• Solid understanding of employment laws, personnel policies, and labor agreements with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Advise leadership and staff on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, collective bargaining agreement administration, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct workplace investigations into employee concerns, prepare disciplinary documentation, and support grievance handling and resolution processes.
• Assist client department managers with routine organizational adjustments, position description updates, and HR data collection to support operational needs.
• Support departmental engagement efforts, help managers utilize performance management tools, and guide employees toward professional development resources.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

Disciplinary drafting

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Labor agreements

Communication skills

HR data management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Descripción del empleo

UC Irvine is seeking an HR Generalist with 3–5 years in employee relations to advise leadership, conduct investigations, and draft disciplinary documentation. The role supports policy interpretation, union agreements, and grievance processes within a university setting.

Primary duties include assisting department managers with organizational changes, data collection, and performance management support, ensuring compliance with employment laws and UC policies.