Labor Relations Consultant

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 116,300 - 264,600; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to provide leadership and guidance on UC policies. This role includes directing grievance processes and serving as a key resource for labor relations and compliance.

With 7+ years of experience in employment matters and advanced knowledge of labor laws, the successful candidate will effectively navigate complex negotiations and collaborate across departments.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and a competitive salary range of $116,300 - $264,600 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in employment related matters in unionized environments.
• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and negotiation principles.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on UC policy and labor relations.
• Participate in local and system-wide bargaining processes.
• Coordinate grievance processes ensuring compliance with contracts.

Skills

Employment related matters

Public sector laws

Labor/employment law

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Posted Date

03/31/2026

Salary Range: $116300 - 264600 Annually

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

29562

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

When you join UCLA Health, you can make a difference in people’s lives every day as you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Employee and Labor Relations, you will provide leadership, guidance, interpretation and training to managers and supervisors on UC Policy and contract interpretation. You will serve as senior resource for labor relations and contract interpretation. In this role, you will actively participate in local and system-wide bargaining, including drafting/reviewing/modifying proposals, soliciting feedback from stakeholders and clients on proposed changes; communicate changes to managers and supervisors and serve as a primary resource in change implementation.

As our Labor Relations Manager, you will coordinate and direct grievance process to ensure compliance with contract provisions and consistency in raising procedural issues, provide guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors regarding interpretation, compliance and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements and HEERA provisions and provide guidance to management on grievance and arbitration procedures; make recommendations regarding the resolution of grievances when appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in employment related matters and unionized environments
• Advanced knowledge of public sector laws/requirements; healthcare industry, higher education preferred
• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
• Ability to analyze and draft proposals for negotiations, settlements, other employment agreements
• Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in writing concise, clear, relevant and persuasive documents, including correspondence, case analyses, settlement agreements.
• Demonstrated presentation skills, i.e., grievance meetings, trainings, panels.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other UCLA offices, the UC Office of the President and other UC campuses.
• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.