Workforce Relations Specialist

About the role

The Workforce Relations Specialist supports the broader Workforce Relations team in delivering consistent, high-quality labor and employee relations services across the UCI enterprise. This role contributes to the fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures and supports operational efficiency within the Workforce Relations unit.

Responsibilities

• Manages the union representation petition process, including accretions and new unit petitions.
  • Intake, tracking, communications, identifying statutory exclusions, and delivering related training to internal stakeholders.
  • Partners with HR teams and enterprise stakeholders to ensure the petition process is administered accurately, consistently, timely, and in accordance with applicable legal and procedural requirements.
• Serves as a primary coordinator for requests for information (RFI) from unions and public records requests, key stakeholders to gather, compile, and respond to requests in compliance with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Conducts workplace investigations, including intake, fact-finding, and documentation, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Serves as a primary coordinator for requests for information (RFI) from unions and public records requests, key stakeholders to gather, compile, and respond to requests in compliance with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Serves as a primary coordinator for requests for information (RFI) from unions and public records requests, key stakeholders to gather, compile, and respond to requests in compliance with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Supports the Workforce Relations investigations team by assisting with accurate and up-to-date case data entries within the ServiceNow platform.
• Conducts due process (Skelly) hearings as assigned.
• Serves as a primary coordinator for requests for information (RFI) from unions and public records requests, key stakeholders to gather, compile, and respond to requests in compliance with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Serves as a primary coordinator for requests for information (RFI) from unions and public records requests, key stakeholders to gather, compile, and respond to requests in compliance with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Serves as a primary coordinator for requests for information (RFI) from unions and public records requests, key stakeholders to gather, compile, and respond to requests in compliance with applicable timelines and legal requirements.
• Supports Workforce Relations Consultants with collective bargaining activities, including preparation, research, data gathering, and coordination efforts as needed.
• May assist with drafting union notices in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and legal requirements.
• May participate in strike planning and provide onsite support activities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of other areas of HR.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas.
• Thorough knowledge of union / labor contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of employee relations practices and programs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Demonstrated experience with providing employee relations related support to assigned client groups.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, and reporting to support business decisions.
• Demonstrated experience with applying employee relations specific concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3+ years relevant experience performing related employee and/or labor relations functions in a complex organization.

Benefits

UCI provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a variety of discounts and perks. For more information, please visit this page.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Closing Statement

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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination 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.