Strategic Academic Labor & Employee Relations Specialist

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for the Academic Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LER Specialist), a two-year contract role within the Office of Academic Personnel.

You will work with managers and unions to interpret policies, advise leadership, and resolve complex labor issues while ensuring compliance with bargaining agreements. We seek candidates with strong analytical skills and law knowledge to lead projects and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area (HR, law, public administration).
• Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.
• Five+ years in labor and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and recommendations on performance management and grievance resolution.
• Lead labor and employee relations projects and advise campus leaders.
• Coordinate with unions, managers and external counsel for litigation or arbitration.
• Ensure compliance with policies, labor agreements and employment laws.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Labor relations

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Juris Doctorate

Job description

University of California, Irvine invites applications for the Academic Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LER Specialist), a two-year contract role within the Office of Academic Personnel.

You will work with managers and unions to interpret policies, advise leadership, and resolve complex labor issues while ensuring compliance with bargaining agreements. We seek candidates with strong analytical skills and law knowledge to lead projects and mentor colleagues.