Director of Employee & Labor Relations | University of California Riverside - Military Veterans
at HERC - Southern California
Director of Employee & Labor Relations Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Human Resources Salary: $123,000 - $241,400 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: Chancellor Department: Employee and Labor Relations Dept Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Information: The Director of Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) oversees the provision of employee and labor relations services to the campus. The ELR Director oversees a broad range of employee and organization-focused activities such as performance management, management consultation, employee relations, cultivating the University's Principles of Community across the campus, complaint resolution, grievance administration, and employment / workforce legal compliance. This position plays a leadership role in programs with a strong focus on increasing employee engagement and workplace performance. The position has responsibility for representing campus interests in system wide contract negotiations, and for implementation and administration of over 15 collective bargaining agreements and relevant personnel policies. The ELR team is responsible for the provision of a broad range of employee and organization focused activities such as development of strategic performance management and training, coaching, mentoring programs and initiatives, complaint resolution, grievance administration and management consultation. Please Note: Candidates are required to submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration. Additionally, candidates may be required to conduct a presentation as part of the interview process. The full salary range for the Director of Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) is $118,800 - $233,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements: Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Advanced degree in related field or JD. Preferred Experience Requirements 8 - 13 years of related experience. Required Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred Certification Requirements CertificationRequirement CLRM or other labor relations certification, SHRM or HRCI certification Preferred Special Conditions Special Travel Required Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required Minimum Requirements Maintains effective professional relationships with department managers as well as other managers in the field. Recognizes issues that have organizational impact or future implications and advises manager appropriately. Provides written analyses and oral presentations to management. Maintains a thorough understanding of the goals of the organization and ways in which this position can support those goals. Has advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations which must be continually updated. Must be aware of the dynamics associated with each negotiation in order to effectively represent the organization's interests. Requires specialized knowledge of other areas with human resources function including compensation, employee relations, and employee benefits. Requires advanced knowledge of the principles of advocacy, and applicable state and federal laws and court decisions. Must have thorough knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures relating to budget and HR-related matters. Requires highly effective negotiation and communication skills. Position requires highly effective decision-making, problem solving, critical thinking, project and initiative management and organizational leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Requires skills associated with working in a highly collaborative manner. The ability to provide written analyses and oral presentations to management. Preferred Qualifications Thorough knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures relating to budget and HR-related matters. Additional Information: Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details: General Information Job Title LABOR REL MGR 2 Job Code 000494 Grade 27 Department Head Samuel Najera Supervisor Samuel Najera Positions Directly Supervised Job CodeTitleFTE 000497 EMPLOYEE REL REPR 4 2 000516 EMPLOYEE REL REPR 5 1 000495 LABOR REL REPR 4 2 007373 ADMIN AST 3 1 Generic Scope Oversees through subordinate managers a large department or multiple smaller units, OR manages a highly specialized technical function/team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines strategies for a program with organization-wide impact. Custom Scope Establishes objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and labor relations resources. Reviews and approves recommendations for labor relations programs. Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s) and also has organization-wide effect. Under general direction of the Leadership of Human Resources, represents organization at system-wide labor relations negotiations. Responsible for making decisions that have significant effect of the organization operations and that are legally enforceable. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. Department Custom Scope The Director of Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) oversees the provision of employee and labor relations services to the campus. The ELR Director oversees a broad range of employee and organization-focused activities such as performance management, management consultation, employee relations, cultivating the University's Principles of Community across the campus, complaint resolution, grievance administration, and employment / workforce legal compliance. This position plays a leadership role in programs with a strong focus on increasing employee engagement and workplace performance. The position has responsibility for representing campus interests in system wide contract negotiations, and for implementation and administration of over 15 collective bargaining agreements and relevant personnel policies. The ELR team is responsible for the provision of a broad range of employee and organization focused activities such as development of strategic performance management and training, coaching, mentoring programs and initiatives, complaint resolution, grievance administration and management consultation. Key Responsibilities: Works in a highly collaborative manner with people of diverse cultures and at all levels to effectively advise organization managers and human resource professionals on highly complex labor relations and employment law implications relating to individual and organization-wide issues or courses of action and to build consensus with other organization regarding labor relations objectives, writing contract language, developing bargaining strategies, addressing concerns of employees, and maintaining effective relationships with the unions. Research, identify, and interpret current and emerging employee relations issues, trends, and opportunities; develops and implements responsive University-wide programs, initiatives, and communications. For senior leadership, review and provide advisement as appropriate, on employee suspensions, demotions, layoffs, and discharges to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and acceptable management practices. 30% Establishes department priorities and goals, delegates work assignments and manages fiscal and HR resources to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives. Responsible for administering all collective bargaining agreements for the organization and final responsibility for interpreting the agreements. Has final responsibility for conducting local negotiations in various bargaining units. Provides management oversight for assigned staff by establishing priorities and delegating work assignments effectively, ensuring proper adherence to collective bargaining, university policies and local procedures. Responsible for managing unit staff, including developing individuals, providing cross training, establishing and managing staff performance goals, and ensuring accountability in campus service quality. Responsible for meeting annual goals assigned by manager and remains within allocated budget guidelines. Makes recommendations and implements decisions on issues (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning) that have department-wide impact. 25% Advises management on settlement options in cases which may cross multiple jurisdictional lines and require broad consensus. 15% Represents the organization in proceedings, grievances and final and binding arbitrations. May also be responsible for representing the organization at judicial and administrative forums or preparing subordinates for proceedings and forums. Responsible for guiding applicable university administrative dispute process. 10% Develops and guides effective bargaining strategies that will lead to desired outcomes. Conducts local negotiations in various bargaining units and ensures contracts comply with statutory requirements, and meet needs of the organization and union management. Advises senior management at medical center and campus for location on controversial situations, negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers. 10% Advises senior management on employee and labor relations matters. Advises organization management in employee and labor relations matters and recommends changes to policies. Manages, through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of activities of a department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees. 10% Provides management oversight for assigned labor relations staff by establishing priorities and delegating work assignments effectively, ensuring proper adherence to collective bargaining policies and procedures. Has final responsibility for conducting local negotiations in various bargaining units. 0% Responsible for administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements for the organization; conferring with senior managers as necessary. 0% Makes recommendations and implements decisions on issues (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning) that have department-wide impact. 0% Guides administrative dispute process. 0% Manages individuals serving as chief spokesperson in face-to-face negotiations and is charged with achieving agreements within parameters defined by organization management. 0% Effectively manages unit staff, including developing individuals and providing cross training. 0% Meets annual goals assigned by manager and remains within allocated budget guidelines. 0% Responsible for ensuring contracts comply with statutory requirements, and meet needs of the organization and union management. 0% Represents the organization at judicial and administrative forums. 0% To apply, visit https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/33286919 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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