Strategic Workforce Relations Coordinator

UCI group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Workforce Relations Coordinator to support the investigations team across the enterprise. You will handle intake, collect evidence, draft notices, and coordinate interviews while ensuring confidentiality and timeliness.

You will analyze trends in workforce relations data, prepare reports, and collaborate with OEOD and HR teams to meet legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements. This role may require travel across Irvine and adjacent locations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
• Working knowledge of other areas of HR.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of employee relations practices and programs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Experience providing employee relations related support to assigned client groups.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to apply employee relations specific concepts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• 2+ years relevant experience performing employee relations functions in a complex organization

Responsibilities

• Supports the Workforce Relations Investigations team in delivering labor and employee relations services.
• Coordinates and schedules investigative interviews and related meetings; manages logistics.
• Gathers initial information through intake meetings and assists investigators with evidence preparation.
• Drafts investigation-related notices and correspondence with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Analyzes data to identify trends and prepares reports and presentations.
• Coordinates data workflow in ServiceNow and ensures compliance with requirements.
• Assists with strike planning and onsite support during labor activity.
• Maintains sensitive records with strict confidentiality and escalates complex matters as needed.
• Provides cross-team support in workforce relations and policy compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Equivalent experience / training

Tools

ServiceNow

Case management systems

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Workforce Relations Coordinator to support the investigations team across the enterprise. You will handle intake, collect evidence, draft notices, and coordinate interviews while ensuring confidentiality and timeliness.

You will analyze trends in workforce relations data, prepare reports, and collaborate with OEOD and HR teams to meet legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements. This role may require travel across Irvine and adjacent locations.