Employee Relations Consultant

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Employee Relations, Campus Human Resources (CHR), the Employee Relations Consultant is responsible for overseeing and handling employee and labor relations matters for clients from all levels within the organization and developing strategies and management training to proactively support a positive work environment. Provide professional advice and counsel to management on employee performance and corrective actions, including discipline and dismissal, conduct workplace investigations, and prepare responses to complaints and grievances. Counsel managers and supervisors on employee relations matters that are complex in scope and require in-depth analysis of data and circumstances, with a broad impact on the organization. Guide the scope, meaning, intent, and application of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements in relation to issues involving corrective action or discipline. Prepare and conduct training sessions as requested by management on a variety of human resource (HR) topics. Ability to travel to various locations throughout campus, representing the various client departments during meetings with local Union leaders, including, for example, Skelly Reviews, grievance meetings, and informal sessions. Coordinate, research, or prepare the department's written response to Union requests for information and grievances. Guide clients on complex transactions related to the interpretation of UC Policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Work with ELR staff in CHR to coordinate campus-wide activities and initiatives.

• 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 $95,400-$138,204, with offers not to exceed the top of the range and reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Campus Human Resources provides a full range of human resource management services through its various units, including Health and Welfare Benefits, Compensation and Classification, Personnel Policy development and compliance, Employee and Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning, HR Information Systems, the Staff and Faculty Counseling Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and the HR/Payroll Operations Center. CHR's Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) unit works to enhance the relationship between the University and Campus employees by providing direction and guidance on unions, policies, agreements, and more. ELR works closely with managers and supervisors across campus to ensure that the correct application of policies, procedures, and laws is being used to manage UCLA's diverse and dynamic workforce. Through various forms of intervention, ELR offers balanced advocacy to management and individual employees to protect their respective rights and facilitate a more harmonious work environment.

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.

• 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)

• 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)

• 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".

• 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 $95,400-$138,204, with offers not to exceed the top of the range and reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.