Labor and Employee Relations Manager

About the role

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service. As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Implements labor and employee relations programs, policies, and procedures for MPP, staff and academic employees.
• Provides campus-wide expertise in the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, CSU and Cal State LA policies, and applicable laws.
• Analyzes contractual and policy impacts and leads to the development and implementation of policy and procedural revision.
• Advises managers and supervisors on complex labor and employee relations matters, including contract interpretation, grievance administration, disciplinary actions, investigations, performance management, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Independently designs and delivers employee and labor relations trainings and builds effective working relationships with both campus and union leaders.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years of experience in Labor and/or Employee Relations.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing detailed, written reports.
• Demonstrated experience in serving as a lead or managing people.
• Direct experience working in an academic collective bargaining environment and working in higher education within a college or academic department, or similar organization.
• Considerable knowledge of policies and practices involving personnel/human resources functions and demonstrated experience in the practical application of those practices in a complex organization.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
• Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent HRIS; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.
• Experience conducting investigations of complaints alleging discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence; experience interviewing witnesses; making credibility assessments; and drawing conclusions.
• Experience leading and delivering training for management-level personnel.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary Range is $5,053 - $16,221/monthly. Budgeted Hiring Salary range is $10,833 - $11,250/monthly.

Schedule

N/A