Labor and Employee Relations Consultant

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Moving expense reimbursement assistance

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking an experienced Labor & Employee Relations Consultant to provide strategic counsel and manage complex employee relations issues. This senior-level role involves overseeing labor relations matters, delivering training, and partnering with leaders across the organization. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in a unionized environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence leadership effectively. The position offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $190,000 and additional benefits such as a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in labor and employee relations or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law.
• Ability to represent the organization effectively in disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic labor and employee relations counsel to leaders.
• Manage highly complex and sensitive ER cases.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Labor and employee relations expertise

Analytical and risk assessment skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Influencing and advising senior leadership

Management of competing priorities

Relationship-driven approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Please note: this role will be required 4 days a week onsite.

HR Labor Employee Relations

Full Time

Job Summary

UCSF is seeking an experienced Labor & Employee Relations Consultant to join our team. This is a senior-level role responsible for advising all levels of the organization on complex and high-impact labor and employee relations matters across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic labor and employee relations counsel to leaders at all levels
• Independently manage highly complex and sensitive ER cases, assessing risk and recommending solutions
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements and University policies
• Investigate and respond to grievances and complaints
• Design and deliver training to managers on labor relations, performance management, and workplace best practices
• Promote proactive employee relations strategies that reduce organizational risk
• Serve as a lead resource and subject matter expert within the department

This role operates with significant independence and requires sound judgment in high-visibility and high-risk situations.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned LER professional who brings:

• Demonstrated expertise in labor and employee relations within a unionized environment
• Demonstrated experience managing complex disciplinary, performance management, attendance, and other labor & employee relations matters from intake through resolution
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• The ability to influence and advise senior leadership with credibility and confidence
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced high volume environment
• A collaborative, relationship-driven approach across diverse stakeholder groups

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement will follow the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 (Annual Rate).

Sign-On Bonus and Moving Expense Reimbursement Assistance Available: We offer a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to support candidates who are moving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and six years of experience in labor and employee relations or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and principles of labor negotiations
• Advanced knowledge of advocacy principles to represent organization in complex dispute forums
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment matters
• Specialized knowledge within labor relations field
• Ability to bargain and represent organization’s interests effectively
• Leadership and mentoring skills for other labor relations professionals
• Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations
• Ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, and understanding how work impacts other HR and organizational areas
• Experience in public sector, higher education

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.