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Employee & Labor Relations Analyst

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
24247672 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $87,300 - $163,300

Position Information

Reporting to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee & Labor Relations Analyst is a technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee and labor relations expertise within area of responsibility to resolve questions, concerns and grievances for a large, complex group of employees in creative and effective ways. Provides advanced professional advice and counsel to management on employee and labor relations issues and employee engagement efforts and projects in support of a high performance workplace. Internal and external contacts often pertain to significant employee relations programs and objectives. Advises supervisors regarding employee performance management and corrective actions, including discipline and dismissal actions, conduct of investigations and management of complaints and grievances. Normally, receives little direction on assignments. May serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other employee relations professionals. Works on employee and labor relations matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope and where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization. The budgeted hiring maximum is up to $117,100.00.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

Education

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

Licenses

License Requirement
Valid Driver License Required

Certifications

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

Experience

Experience Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Minimum of 8 years of related experience. Required
Significant experience conducting complex workplace investigations. Required
Professional experience performing employee and/or labor relations activities in higher education and/or public sector. Preferred

Special 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
Travel Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated skills to provide guidance to managers and employees on complex and significant employee relations issues.
Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing and administering organization -wide human resources policies and processes.
Has advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
Has advanced knowledge of union/labor contracts.
Demonstrated success in administering performance management systems and mentoring managers on the process of evaluating performance.
Understanding of the principles related to management, supervision and leadership to provide expert level advice and counsel.
Advanced knowledge of employee relations function and other subject areas of human resources .
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates skills and abilities in leading management in the areas of conflict and change management.
Has advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
Exercise excellent judgment in responding to employee relations-related requests.
Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations
Exhibits strong knowledge of legal requirements needed to minimize exposure.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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