5+ years of professional HR experience or equivalent education and training.
Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of HR administration and employment laws, especially in labor relations.
Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements and complex policies.
Demonstrated skills in performance management and disciplinary processes.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills for staff management and training.
Ability to prioritize and manage work in fast-paced settings.
Excellent writing and communication skills for reports and presentations.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage employee and labor relations matters across the organization.
Develop strategies and training to foster a positive work environment.
Interpret and explain complex policies and procedures to staff.
Guide and support management in employee relations issues.
Conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports on employee matters.
Facilitate conflict resolution and negotiations between parties.
Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information effectively.
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with required on-site presence.
Comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment in a leading public research university.
Full Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants
• Please submit a cover letter with your resume and application. • This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with required on-site presence. The specific schedule will be determined based on operational needs and may be subject to change. • The budgeted salary range for this position is $98,200-$143,187+, with offers not to exceed the top of the range and reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.
Position Summary
UCLA, Campus Human Resources is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to oversee and manage employee and labor relations matters across all levels of the organization, as well as develop strategies and management training to proactively support a positive work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading public research universities and make a meaningful impact in higher education.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
5 years of professional-level human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. (Required)
Experience working in a unionized environment. (Preferred)
Advanced knowledge of HR administration, employment practices, and applicable laws, including employee/labor relations in a unionized environment. (Required)
Strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements and ability to interpret and explain complex policies and procedures. (Required)
Demonstrated competency in performance management, corrective action, progressive discipline, and termination processes. (Required)
Effective leadership, managerial, organizational, and interpersonal skills to motivate and guide staff. Skill in supervising professional and clerical staff, including delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance. (Required)
Ability to prioritize, structure, and allocate work and resources to meet deadlines in high-volume, fast-paced settings. (Required)
Ability to work independently, follow through on objectives, identify problems, and take appropriate corrective action. (Required)
Excellent writing skills for preparing detailed analytical reports, procedures, investigative documents, and disciplinary materials. (Required)
Strong oral communication, presentation, facilitation, and training delivery skills for audiences at all organizational levels, along with strong diplomatic acumen and judgment. (Required)
Ability to establish rapport, maintain professional credibility, and build trust with administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. (Required)
Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information with discretion, particularly in labor relations contexts. (Required)
Effective negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and persuasion skills for resolving issues and influencing outcomes. (Required)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related productivity software. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
Advanced degree in a related field. (Preferred)
HR Certification (e.g., SHRM Certification, or HRCI Certification). (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume and application.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with required on-site presence. The specific schedule will be determined based on operational needs and may be subject to change.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $98,200-$143,187+, with offers not to exceed the top of the range and reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system.
UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States.
The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
