UCLA Health

Labor Relations Manager

UCLA Health$116K — $264K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in employment matters and unionized settings
  • Advanced understanding of public sector laws and healthcare/higher education nuances
  • Expertise in labor law and negotiation strategies
  • Skilled in drafting negotiation proposals and settlements
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in creating clear and persuasive written documents
  • Effective presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Advanced knowledge of organizational HR policies and their intersections with overall operations
  • Proven ability to manage complex or high-stress situations
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and interpretation on UC Policy and labor relations
  • Serve as a senior resource for labor relations issues
  • Participate in bargaining sessions and draft proposals
  • Solicit and incorporate stakeholder feedback on proposals
  • Coordinate the grievance process per contract compliance
  • Advise managers on collective bargaining agreement interpretation
  • Guide management on grievance and arbitration procedures

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Monday through Friday work schedule
  • Indefinite employment duration
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work with UCLA and UC Office of the President
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Posted Date

03/31/2026

Salary Range: $116300 - 264600 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

29562

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Employee and Labor Relations, you will provide leadership, guidance, interpretation and training to managers and supervisors on UC Policy and contract interpretation. You will serve as senior resource for labor relations and contract interpretation. In this role, you will actively participate in local and system-wide bargaining, including drafting/reviewing/modifying proposals, soliciting feedback from stakeholders and clients on proposed changes; communicate changes to managers and supervisors and serve as a primary resource in change implementation.

As our Labor Relations Manager, you will coordinate and direct grievance process to ensure compliance with contract provisions and consistency in raising procedural issues, provide guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors regarding interpretation, compliance and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements and HEERA provisions and provide guidance to management on grievance and arbitration procedures; make recommendations regarding the resolution of grievances when appropriate.

Annual salary range: $116,300 to $264,600

Job Qualifications

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  • 7+ years of progressive experience in employment related matters and unionized environments
  • Advanced knowledge of public sector laws/requirements; healthcare industry, higher education preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
  • Ability to analyze and draft proposals for negotiations, settlements, other employment agreements
  • Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Skill in writing concise, clear, relevant and persuasive documents, including correspondence, case analyses, settlement agreements.
  • Demonstrated presentation skills, i.e., grievance meetings, trainings, panels.
  • Advanced knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
  • Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other UCLA offices, the UC Office of the President and other UC campuses.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
  • MS Office Suite proficiency (MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc).
  • Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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