Labor and Employee Relations Manager

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Labor and Employee Relations Manager to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves guiding managers on employee relations, labor negotiations, and compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective conflict resolution and fostering a collaborative work environment. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in employee relations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in employee and labor relations.
• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and negotiation techniques.
• Minimum 2 years of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on employee relations and labor negotiations.
• Counsel managers on work-related issues and corrective actions.
• Interpret and enforce HR policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Conflict Resolution

Problem-Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Area

Master's or Advanced Degree in Business or HR

Job description

Labor and Employee Relations Manager

Human Resources

Full Time

83723BR

Job Summary

Please note: This role requires on-site presence at UCSF three days per week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Under the direction of the Director of Labor and Employee Relations (LER), the Labor and Employee Relations Manager works as a part of a team with a focus on supporting the mission of the UCSF Health. The incumbent serves as a senior resource and manager to other labor and employee relations staff. The LER Manager provides overall guidance to managers, supervisors and directors regarding all aspects of the Employee and Labor Relations spectrum; from formal training to grievance handling to specific guidance regarding corrective action for an employee. Recommends, assists in writing and provides guidance in interpreting and enforcing human resources policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Reviews and counsel managers and supervisors regarding work related issues and progressive corrective action in compliance with existing policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and the law. Position reports to the Director of LER.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $105,900 - $225,900 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF Health Human Resources has a mission of attracting, developing and retaining outstanding and diverse people with a vision of being a strategic and trusted partner empowering the UCSF Health community to leverage their talents. Human Resources is committed to providing an outstanding customer experience, leading workforce strategies, creating an engaging environment focused on continuous improvement for the HR team, and demonstrating value to the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 7 - 10 years related experience in employee and labor relations or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 2 years of lead and/or supervisory experience.
• Possesses advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of employee relations practices and programs, labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to develop and maintain professional relationships with medical center department managers as well as other managers in the field.
• Technically proficient in interpreting collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies as well as having a good working knowledge of other areas of the law such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Substantive knowledge of as well as demonstrated resourcefulness in researching institutional policies, collective bargaining agreements and procedures is critical.
• Working knowledge of how UCSF functions and the ability to understand procedures as they relate to processing a complaint.
• Highly developed skills associated with conflict resolution.
• Effective written and oral communication skills. Provides written analyses and oral presentations to management.
• Well-developed organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to exercise excellent judgment in responding to employee relations-related requests.
• Demonstrates skills and abilities in leading management in the areas of conflict and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
• High degree of emotional intelligence.
• High degree of institutional knowledge and political savvy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters' or Advanced degree in business, human resources management or law
• Requires knowledge of other areas with human resources function including compensation, employee relations, and employee benefits.
• Healthcare labor and employee relations experience.
• Public sector, higher education labor and employee relations experience.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

000493 LABOR REL MGR 1

Job Category

Human Resources

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours