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Job Description EMPLOYEE REL REPR 3 Working Title Employee Relations Representative 3
Job Code 007744 Grade 22
Department Name Human Resources - D01103 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
As a seasoned, experienced professional, with a comprehensive understanding of employee relations, resolves a variety of complex employee relations issues in imaginative and practical ways. Advises and counsels client groups to resolve questions, concerns and grievances for a mid to large size group of employees. Exercises judgment and professional discretion, relying on experience within the field, to determine appropriate course of action.

Department Custom Scope
As a seasoned, experienced professional, with a comprehensive understanding of employee relations, resolves a variety of complex employee relations issues in imaginative and practical ways. Advises and counsels management and client groups to resolve questions, concerns and grievances for a mid to large size group of employees. Provides professional advice and counsel on employee relations issues and employee engagement efforts and projects in support of a high-performance workplace. Exercises judgment and professional discretion, relying on experience within the field, to determine the appropriate course of action.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
JD or Master's degree in related area. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements
License Requirement
Valid Driver License Required

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Preferred
Labor Relations Academy Masters Certification (CLRM) Preferred
Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Works in a collaborative manner with others across the organization on such issues as performance management, organizational changes, work place climate and other related areas .
20
Applies employee relations policies and procedures to resolve a variety of complex employee relations issues.
15
Prioritizes work assignments, conducts analyses of employee relations issues and trends, and develops resulting recommendations.
  • Recommendations may include assisting with implementation of policy revision proposals, development of internal procedures and practices.
5
Handles questions, concerns and grievances for a small or less complex group of employees.
10
Provides advice and counsel to assigned client groups according to established human resources and employee relations policies and procedures.
10
Provides information in response to complex Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges and claims
5
Administers and interprets labor/union contracts.
10
Maintains sensitive employee records.
5
Ensures legal and regulatory requirements are met in terms of employee relations in order to minimize exposure to liability.
5
Will be responsible for the development and presentation of employee relations related training and resource materials to the campus.
5
May conduct moderately complex employee misconduct investigations
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Required
Has thorough knowledge of other areas of HR. Required
Has in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas. Required
Thorough knowledge of employee relations practices and programs. Required
Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Required
Thorough knowledge of union/labor contracts. Required
Has skills associated with conflict resolution. Required
Applies employee relation-specific concepts and skills. Required
Provides employee relations related support to assigned client groups. Required
Effective written and oral communication skills. Required
Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Valid Driver License will be required if operating a personal or university vehicle for university related business. Required
Must possess or obtain a valid California Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required
Must provide own transportation to offsite events/meetings. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralSupervision

Environment

Working Environment
Other University Setting

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Personal Vehicle

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : Yes
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Travel for university related business may involve the use a personal vehicle. :

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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Riverside, CA 92521
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