Senior Employee Labor & Relations Consultant – Remote

University of California; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an Employee Labor & Relations Consultant 4 to manage campus labor relations and employee relations matters across UC Berkeley under the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team. You will interpret contracts, advise managers, investigate issues, and draft reports to support fair and compliant employment practices.

This exempt, monthly-paid position supports up to five days of remote work within the United States and requires strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience equivalent to an Employee and Labor Relations Consultant performing professional level human resources work.
• Knowledge of labor/employment law and best practices.
• Ability to write detailed, well organized communications and reports.
• Experience handling grievances, investigations, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Labor Relations: manage collective bargaining agreements, grievances, reporting, negotiations, and labors disputes.
• Employee Relations: handle performance management, investigations, discipline, and leave administration guidance.
• Relations with unions and campus partners: maintain positive relations and collaboration.
• Communication & Administrative Duties: communicate risks, update templates, track metrics, review trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an Employee Labor & Relations Consultant 4 to manage campus labor relations and employee relations matters across UC Berkeley under the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team. You will interpret contracts, advise managers, investigate issues, and draft reports to support fair and compliant employment practices.

This exempt, monthly-paid position supports up to five days of remote work within the United States and requires strong collaboration with