Employee & Labor Relations Analyst

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, works on assignments with autonomy. May serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other employee relations professionals. Works on employee and labor relations matters that are the 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.

Please be advised that applicants are required to fill out the application for full consideration. Applicants that do not complete their application will not be considered. Submitting a resume and cover letter does not replace completing the application. Please ensure to fill out the application in its entirety.

Please be advised that this position is remote with mandatory in-office days.

The full salary range for the Employee & Labor Relations Analyst is $87,300 - $163,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $145,000 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.

Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• JD or Master's degree in related area. (Preferred)

License Requirements

• Valid Driver License (Required)

Certification Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• 6 - 10 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)

Minimum Requirements

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

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