Senior Manager (Administrator II), Employee and Labor Relations

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager for Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) reports to the Executive Director of Employee and Labor Relations Human Resources. This position provides leadership in the administration of a comprehensive range of services, policies, and procedures related to employee relations, labor relations, and conflict resolution. The Senior Manager for Employee and Labor Relations participates in all aspects of institutional planning in support of the mission and goals of the university ensuring that all faculty, students and staff have the opportunity to succeed. This position serves as the primary point of contact in collaboration with Faculty Affairs and Development to address faculty related matters.

The Senior Manager is charged with shaping and realizing the vision for conflict resolution services as an accessible entry point for all community members with a dual purpose of listening/providing guidance as well as building the capacity of individuals and groups to navigate and resolve conflicts. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in empowering members of the CSU, San Bernardino community to manage conflict effectively by developing individuals' skills needed for productive dialogue, collaborative relationships, and healthy learning and work environments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Executive Director of Employee and Labor Relations identify areas and sources of conflict to develop and implement conflict management strategies to address problems. Identify themes of concern for university leadership and recommend associated approaches to address them including changes to policies and practices.
• Conduct grievance meetings and written responses at the University level based on bargaining agreement. Conduct workplace investigations including faculty, staff, and/or supervisor complaints.
• Responsible for administering and interpreting labor/union contracts for compliance with requirements and for providing ongoing guidance to University managers and supervisors on meeting responsibilities as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Provides advice and counsel to managers and assigned client groups on such issues as performance management, complex organizational changes, workplace climate and other related areas. Reviews and conducts risk assessment for employee personnel action to determine the appropriate level of corrective action and discipline up to and including termination.
• Promote and support university efforts to accomplish diversity and inclusion initiatives that attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce at all levels in the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience with exposure to a broad range of HR functions (labor/employee relations, recruitment, hiring, compensation, leaves, benefits, payroll, workers compensation).
• 5-8 years of professional and supervisory experience

Required Qualifications

• Experience with employment-based investigations.
• Experience in facilitating training sessions and coaching individuals in one one-on-one meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience in higher education with a focus on employee and labor relations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,500 - $10,000 per month

Classification Salary Range: $5,053 - $16,221 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

 

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/At-will

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.          

This is a full-time management (MPP) position.  MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.