Employee Relations Specialist jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

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Labor and Employee Relations Specialist
  • UC Irvine Careers
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • Updated: Dec 8, 2023
    Location: Irvine-Campus
    Job Type:
    Department: Academic Personnel

    Job Opening ID: 62558
    Reports To: Director, Academic Labor and Employee Relations
    Working Title: Labor and Employee Relations Specialist
    Department: Academic Personnel
    Bargaining Unit: 99
    FLSA: Exempt
    Payroll Job Code: 000497
    Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
    Percent of Time: 100%
    Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
    Employee Class: Career

     

    Position Summary:

    Office of Academic Personnel is UCI’s academic HR unit providing leadership and strategic partnership to UCI academic units and across the enterprise. As part of the Provost’s Office team, we implement policies and create programs that enable our faculty and other academic appointees to focus on their innovative research, teaching and service responsibilities.

    Within the large, complex, and dynamic setting of the University of California, the Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LER Specialist) is as a key member of the UCI Academic Personnel labor and employee relations team. Under minimal direction and in consultation with UCI’s Director and Associate Director of Academic Labor and Employee Relations, the incumbent should utilize academic personnel employee and labor relations knowledge and experience to provide consultation and recommendations to academic leadership regarding strategic decision-making on a wide range of matters, including performance management, compliance, conflict management, and grievance resolution for both represented and non-represented academic appointees. The LER Specialist is a technical leader who is responsible for labor and employee relations matters that are diverse and complex in scope, requiring analysis of many factors and development of solutions in creative and effective ways that balance risk and business needs. The LER Specialist will ensure UCI’s compliance with academic personnel policy and procedure, labor agreements, and employee/labor relations laws within the scope of the position. The LER Specialist works effectively with people from diverse cultures to provide employee and labor relations support; works collaboratively with systemwide and campus stakeholder offices; and, reviews and responds to complex and sensitive complaints and information requests, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, abusive conduct, and EEOC. The LER Specialist demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. The LER Specialist normally receives little direction on assignments and may serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other employee and labor relations professionals. The LER Specialist prioritizes work assignments, adapts to changing priorities, and conducts complex and varied analyses and develops resulting recommendations. UCI seeks candidates with employee and labor relations experience in a large, complex academic and health sciences setting, preferably within the University of California.

     

    Total Compensation:

    In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    $90,500.00 - $145,000.00 (Annual Salary for 100% appointment) the expected pay range is the budgeted salary that the University reasonable expects to pay for this position based on internal equity and budget. The Annual Full Pay Range is $90,500.00 - $169,700 (annual salary for 100% appointment) and is broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity and budget.

    Required:

    • Minimum 5 years in field of labor and employee relations with progressive responsibilities with bachelor’s degree; minimum 3 years in field of labor and employee relations with progressive responsibilities • Professional experience working in the University of California or other diverse postsecondary academic institution or other environment of similar complexity.

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

    Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations. Advanced knowledge of employee relations function and other subject areas of human resources. Advanced knowledge of union / labor contracts. Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing and administering organization-wide academic personnel policies and processes. Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively. Demonstrated skills to provide guidance to managers and employees on complex and significant labor and employee relations issues. Demonstrated skills and abilities in leading management in the areas of conflict and change management. Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment in responding to employee and labor relations related requests. Understanding of the principles related to management, supervision and leadership to provide expert level advice and counsel. Demonstrated success in administering performance management systems and mentoring managers on the process of evaluating performance.

     

    Preferred:

    • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. (preferred) • Juris Doctorate. (preferred)

    Advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Academic Personnel and the organization.

     

    Special Conditions Required:

    • This position will be required onsite and at variable hours during certain events and activities. Position eligible for hybrid work schedule can be added. • The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations.

     

    Note

    The first review date for this job is December 29, 2023. The position will be open until filled.

     

    Conditions of Employment:


    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

    Background Check and Live Scan

    Legal Right to work in the United States

    Vaccination Policies

    Smoking and Tobacco Policy

    Drug Free Environment

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

    California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

    E-Verify

    Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

    Closing Statement:


    The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.


    We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.


    UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].

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Employee Relations Consultant 2
  • Providence
  • Irvine, CA OTHER
  • Description"**Employee Relations Consultant 2 Remote *The Employee Relations Consultant 2 Remote is responsible for serving as a trusted resource for Core Leaders and Caregivers who face employee rela...
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Employee Relations Manager
  • IEC CORP GROUP
  • Irvine, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: California Irvine IEC - Irvine, CA Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year Description We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to oversee and m...
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Employee Relations Manager
  • International Education Corporation
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to oversee and manage employee relations matters across our multi state organization, with a specific focus on California. The ideal candid...
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Employee & Labor Relations Consultant
  • Providence
  • Irvine, CA OTHER
  • DescriptionEmployee and Labor Relations Consultant - HybridAs an expert member of the HR team, the Employee and Labor Relations Consultant - Hybrid is responsible for serving as a strategic labor cons...
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HR Generalist (Employee Relations) - 19876
  • TalentZok
  • Orange, CA FULL_TIME
  • HR Generalist (Employee Relations) - TalentZokOVERVIEWAre you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for...
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Employee Relations Specialist
  • LHH
  • East Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist Location: South East Los Angeles Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year Position Ty...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Relations Specialist
  • Equinox
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Company Description OUR STORY Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
  • Evolus
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Description Evolus is a performance beauty company with a customer-centric approach focused on delivering breakthrough p...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Relations Specialist
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Overview: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is looking to hire an Employee Relations Specialist...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Relations Specialist (Remote)
  • Foot Locker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Overview: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for providing day-to-day operational support to the Employee ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Relations Specialist (Bell Gardens, CA.)
  • Parkwest Casinos / Fortiss LLC
  • Bell Gardens, CA
  • Parkwest Bicycle Casino is seeking a highly motivated Employee Relations Specialist to our Human Resources team! The Emp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Manager
  • Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • About WFS Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, bu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager, HR Business Partner
  • Hyundai Motor America
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • At Hyundai, we've rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. The city is named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 189,992 during the 2010 census, making it the most populous beach city in Orange County and the seventh most populous city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.[citation needed] Its estimated 2014 population was 200,809. It is bordered by Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, by Seal Beach on the northwest, by Westminster on the north, by Fou...
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