Senior Employee & Labor Relations Advisor

Stanfordlivetickets; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

Health benefits

403(b) plan

Mental health programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to advise on complex matters campus-wide, interpret policy language, and conduct investigations. The role is hybrid, with on-site work at Stanford’s Redwood City campus at least two days per week; full-time hours.

The ideal candidate will balance confidentiality with decisive action and collaborate across departments. Key duties include managing investigations, advising on leave, workforce reductions, and contract

Qualifications

• Experience in employee and labor relations, NLRA/NLRB, and employment laws.
• Knowledge of ERISA requirements.
• Experience with mediation and a grievance program.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel managers, employees, and HR partners on complex employee and labor matters.
• Interpret and draft policy and contract language; adjudicate background checks.
• Manage investigations, report writing, and corrective actions.
• Guide leave administration (FMLA/CFRA) and ADA interactive process.
• Oversee reductions in workforce and terminations; facilitate negotiations.
• Provide training on policies, contracts, and compliance.
• Coordinate with legal while handling disputes and arbitrations.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law

Dispute resolution

Mediation

Confidentiality

Communication

Project management

Policies & procedures

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, law, org behavior

Job description

Stanford University is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to advise on complex matters campus-wide, interpret policy language, and conduct investigations. The role is hybrid, with on-site work at Stanford’s Redwood City campus at least two days per week; full-time hours.

The ideal candidate will balance confidentiality with decisive action and collaborate across departments. Key duties include managing investigations, advising on leave, workforce reductions, and contract