Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner (Administrator I), Human Resources Division

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director for Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Business Partner (BP) is an experienced Human Resources (HR) leader who strategically advises and supports business leaders on complex employee and labor matters, ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and union agreements. The ELR BP focuses on resolving work-related issues, handling investigations, managing performance and disciplinary actions, and developing proactive HR strategies to meet business objectives, especially during times of change.

Responsibilities:

• Incumbent will investigate complex employee relations issues involving allegations of misconduct and violations of university policy for Faculty and Staff. Advise on performance management, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes. Resolve employee grievances and conduct sophisticated decision reviews.
• Incumbent conducts interviews, gathers evidence, provides investigatory information to the Associate Director, and interprets applicable policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements to draft high-quality written documentation, summarizing investigative findings, analysis of the evidence and forming conclusions.
• Work with senior leaders and managers to align HR initiatives with business goals. Cultivates rapport with Staff, Faculty, and Union representatives to achieve desired outcomes. Advise and provide guidance to administrators on employee and labor-related issues, performance management, and organizational change, to promote an engaged and positive working environment.
• Provide advice and training to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Develop, coordinate, guide, present, and implement trainings and professional development.
• Maintain and track accurate, confidential case records. Prepare data and statistical analysis reports of Employee and Labor Relations activities and projects.
• In partnership with the University Legal Counsel, participates in hearings and mediations by performing such tasks as interviewing potential witnesses, preparing for hearings, and preparing exhibits.
• Support other core projects across Employee and Labor Relations and Human Resource initiatives as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum 3 years of related experience, human resources department, or comparable field.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and research skills and the ability to generate concise, logical, and formal analytical reports that convey complex and sensitive issues.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations. Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents such as court opinions, laws, and federal regulations to evaluate their impact on University policies and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, faculty, students, and community partners.
• Demonstrated assessment, investigation, and resolution of concerns and complaints, including conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, complaint screening, interviewing, consultation and advice, and conducting investigations.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment, to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations, including the ability to maintain confidentiality, be discreet, and maintain neutrality in the face of indifference or conflict.
• Demonstrated skill and sensitivity in interacting with various ethnic, social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to identify, investigate, and facilitate problem resolution.
• Must be committed to principles of due process, fairness, and respect.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: minimum $6,250 - maximum $7,700 per month

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.          

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