Employee Relations Consultant

Job ID:
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Human Resources
Salary: $93,200 - $174,200
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Chancellor
Department: Jonathan Connolly
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Reporting to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee Relations Analyst is a technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee 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 relations issues and employee engagement efforts and projects in support of a high performance workplace. Internal and external contacts often pertain to significant employee and labor 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. Works on employee 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.

**This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment, which means the hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. Therefore, this position is currently posted as an Employee Relations Analyst (Recruitment ID #36283192) and an Employee Relations Consultant (Recruitment ID #36283564). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match to their skills. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied. If you wish to be considered in both pools or are unsure which level to apply, please apply for both positions.**

**Please be advised that applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for FULL consideration.**

The full salary range for the Employee Relations Analyst is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $135,000 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.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

JD or Master's degree in related area.

Preferred

Experience Requirements

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Required

Significant experience conducting complex workplace investigations.

Preferred

Professional experience performing employee and/or labor relations activities in higher education and/or public sector.

Preferred

Certification Requirements
CertificationRequirement

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Preferred

Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR)

Preferred

Special Conditions
Special

Valid driver license will be required if operating a personal or university vehicle for university related business.

Required

Minimum Requirements

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.

Advanced knowledge of employee
relations
function and other subject
areas of human resources
.

Has advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Has advanced knowledge of union/labor contracts.

Capable in developing, interpreting,
implementing and administering
organization
-wide human resources
policies and processes.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Advanced organizational, analytical, and
problem solving skills
to conduct
analysis and develop recommendations

Exercise excellent judgment in responding to employee relations-related requests.

Demonstrated success in administering performance management systems and mentoring managers on the process of evaluating performance.

Demonstrates skills and abilities in leading management in the areas of conflict and change management.

Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

Demonstrated
skills to provide guidance
to managers and employees on complex
and significant employee relations
issues.

Understanding of the principles related
to management, supervision
and
leadership to provide expert level
advice and counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of UC policies and procedures


Additional Information:
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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
EMPLOYEE REL REPR 4 000497 24 Jonathan Connolly Jonathan Connolly

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee relations expertise within area of responsibility to resolve questions, concerns and grievances for a large, complex group of employees in creative and effective ways. Internal and external contacts often pertain to significant employee relations programs and objectives. Normally receives little direction on assignments. May serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other employee relations professionals.

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee Relations Consultant is a technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee 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 relations issues and employee engagement efforts and projects in support of a high performance workplace. Internal and external contacts often pertain to significant employee and labor 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. Works on employee 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.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Provides advice and counsel to managers on such issues as performance management, complex organizational changes, work place climate and other related areas.

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