Employee and Labor Relations Consultant Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 66820)

Description

Job Description

The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant for UC ANR reports to the Employee and Labor Relations Manager. This role is responsible to deliver employee and labor relations counsel and be capable of developing proactive solutions while building relationships with all stakeholders. This position will play a key role in risk mitigation and will partner closely with other leaders to develop comprehensive, proactive plans and strategies to ensure a positive employee experience. Responsible for managing and responding to union grievances, UC personnel policy complaints/violations, being the union representative point of contact, conducting workplace investigations, assists in guiding supervisors in performance management practices, reporting on employee and labor relations issues and trends.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is IMM Office of HR. While this position normally is based at 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. 

Pay Scale: $71,100/year to $99,900/year

Job Posting Close Date: 
This job is open until filled. The next application review date will be 5/10/24.

Key Responsibilities:

45%

Labor Relations

Provide guidance and assistance to managers and employees on disciplinary and performance-based actions while maintaining compliance with relevant collective bargaining agreements. Respond to requests for information from unions. Manage the grievance process with unions. This includes, but is not limited to: researching and responding to claims, meet and confer obligations, early resolution, issuance of union notice, evaluating and responding to union grievances as university advocate and conducting step meetings.

Develop and implement internal guidance and provide advice to supervisors and managers on workforce relations matters that involve union represented employees. Provide data support for negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Counsel employees and provide information on employee rights and obligations, as well as due process rights associated with disciplinary and adverse actions.

45%

Employee Relations

Work with departments and management to resolve complex employee issues and complaints. Provide consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures, including conducting training/educational sessions to staff and managers. Conduct investigations on complaints and other high-leveraged allegations in order to mitigate risk and minimize legal action. Run reports, analyze data related to various policy compliance components. Make recommendations to the management team for performance management best practices, progressive discipline/corrective action and continuous improvement. Provide coaching on performance management best practices. Partner with leadership and employees to develop and implement Core Values Program. Assist with employee engagement strategies.

10%

Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate and use conflict resolution techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
• Proven customer focus.
• Thorough knowledge of public sector union labor contracts, governing bodies and policies (PERB and HEERA).
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of employee relations practices and programs.
• Effective detail-oriented written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Experience providing employee relations related support to assigned client groups.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated experience with applying employee relations specific concepts.

Preferred Skills:

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP 
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, with an emphasis in Employee and Labor Relations

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Internal Candidates: Review the job posting and click the internal applicant link to apply. Use the same credentials used to login to UCPath to access the internal UC ANR job postings in order to apply.

Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.

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Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.