Remote Associate Director & Chief Labor Negotiator

University of California; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Office of the President is seeking an Associate Director, Chief Negotiator to lead systemwide labor relations negotiations and serve as the main spokesperson for bargaining across a subset of UC contracts. This role emphasizes strategic negotiation, contract administration, and cross-unit collaboration.

The position is primarily remote within California, with required in-person meetings and travel across the state for bargaining sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in labor relations, human resources, labor and employment law or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Juris Doctorate or MBA preferred; SHRM certification encouraged.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for collective bargaining sessions and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead University of California systemwide collective bargaining negotiations and serve as lead spokesperson and bargaining team lead.
• Oversee contract implementation, administration, and dispute resolution in alignment with HEERA and university objectives.
• Collaborate across UCOP divisions, campuses, medical centers, UC Legal, and external unions to advance labor relations goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public labor relations

Negotiation leadership

Contract strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Juris Doctorate or MBA

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Job description

University of California Office of the President is seeking an Associate Director, Chief Negotiator to lead systemwide labor relations negotiations and serve as the main spokesperson for bargaining across a subset of UC contracts. This role emphasizes strategic negotiation, contract administration, and cross-unit collaboration.

The position is primarily remote within California, with required in-person meetings and travel across the state for bargaining sessions.