Senior Employee & Labor Relations Advisor

Stanford University; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Human Resources (UHR) seeks an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to advise managers, interpret policy and draft language, and conduct investigations university-wide. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

This hybrid position is based at Stanford’s Redwood City campus, with a minimum two on-site days per week. The successful candidate will handle complex employment matters, provide training, and help manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor law, organizational behavior or related field with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA, NLRB, and state/federal employment laws.
• Experience conducting investigations, providing guidance, and drafting policy language.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel on leave administration, performance actions, separations, and grievances.
• Manage investigations and resolutions of employment disputes with proper documentation.
• Provide guidance on workforce reductions and corrective actions.
• Support training on employee relations and compliance for managers and HR staff.
• Assist with policies, processes, and communications university-wide.

Skills

Labor relations

NLRA/NLRB knowledge

Employment law

Investigation experience

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

Stanford University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist who will contribute to all areas of employee and labor relations university-wide. This position includes interpreting and drafting policy/contract language, adjudicating background check matters, providing guidance on corrective actions, separations, and grievances, and conducting investigations and drafting reports. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to make sound decisions while maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality, will be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to work independently and with a team.

This position is currently hybrid, on-site minimum two days per week, at Stanford’s Redwood City campus location.

Stanford University is one of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence and to improving our world. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

Stanford University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist who will contribute to all areas of employee and labor relations university-wide. This position includes interpreting and drafting policy/contract language, adjudicating background check matters, providing guidance on corrective actions, separations, and grievances, and conducting investigations and drafting reports. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to make sound decisions while maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality, will be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to work independently and with a team.

This position is currently hybrid, on-site minimum two days per week, at Stanford’s Redwood City campus location.

Qualifications

Job Purpose

Provide advice, counsel, and training to Human Resources representatives, managers, employees, and other members of the Stanford community in non-routine moderately complex employee and labor relations matters.

Core Duties

• Manage local efforts in coordination with legal counsel related to non-routine or moderately complex employment matters, litigation, and government agency charges.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding leave administration, e.g., FMLA, CFRA, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements under this law, e.g., the interactive process.
• Manage all facets of employee relations, including investigations and resolutions of employment disputes. Manage accurate documentation of investigations or other employment or labor matters.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding reductions in workforce, terminations, or corrective action.
• Facilitate sound and consistent employee and labor relations decisions.
• Act as an objective and confidential intermediary for employees and supervisors. Manage conflict resolution, mediation facilitation, problem solving, and negotiation with/between supervisors and employees.
• Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on university policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Design and deliver training for employees, supervisors, managers, and local human resource managers pertaining to employee relations and related compliance (e.g., training regarding policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and/or applicable state and federal legal requirements).
• Manage the development of policies, processes, and communications applicable university-wide.
• Manage collective bargaining agreements for a school/unit or university-wide basis, as assigned, including facilitating contract negotiations, responding to grievances and information requests on behalf of the university, and assisting with arbitrations.
• Research trends and practices in labor/employee relations - report on findings, propose and develop programs that will enhance employee and labor relations at the university.
• Conduct investigations, hearings, and conflict resolution meetings as needed.
• Adjudicate background check issues.
• Manage the Protection of Minors program, policies, and processes university-wide.

*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor law, organizational behavior, or other related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge regarding employee and labor relations, the National Labor Relations Act, the National Labor Relations Board, and state and federal employment laws.
• Working knowledge of Employment