Senior Academic Labor & Employee Relations Specialist

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking an Academic Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LER Specialist) to advise academic leadership on performance management, policy compliance, and labor relations. The role involves guiding managers, resolving disputes, and coordinating cross-campus labor relations initiatives.

The successful candidate will balance management rights with employee protections, lead systemwide projects, and develop solutions within complex academic settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and dispute resolution.
• Experience handling collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.
• Ability to lead complex employee and labor relations projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to academic leadership on performance management and dispute resolution.
• Lead labor and employee relations projects and respond to complex complaints.
• Interact with unions, employees, and management to facilitate settlements and investigations.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Policy and procedure knowledge

Labor law knowledge

Grievance resolution

Negotiation

Management guidance

Performance management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Juris Doctorate

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking an Academic Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LER Specialist) to advise academic leadership on performance management, policy compliance, and labor relations. The role involves guiding managers, resolving disputes, and coordinating cross-campus labor relations initiatives.

The successful candidate will balance management rights with employee protections, lead systemwide projects, and develop solutions within complex academic settings.