Updated: Mar 22, 2021 Location: UC Irvine Campus Job Type: Department: Partnership Human Resources
Job Opening ID: 16585
Reports To: Senior Director, Workforce Relations
Working Title: Workforce Relations Consultant and Investigator
Department: Partnership Human Resources
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000516
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Health, Health Sciences, and main campus. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise. Members of the Partnership work in close collaboration with all three business units to leverage expertise across the enterprise.
Recognized functional expert who regularly leads employee relations projects of criticality to organization. Utilizes comprehensive and in-depth employee relations expertise to provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic direction for the organization. Works on employee relations matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope and where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization. Develops internal and external contacts often pertaining to organization-wide plans and objectives. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and functions as a lead with other employee relations professionals. Is considered a subject matter expert of the organization.
5-10 years' experience doing comprehensive workplace investigations. 8-10 years' experience in field of human resources.
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
In-depth knowledge of and subject matter expertise in workplace investigations and the employee relations function.
In-depth knowledge of organization policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
Strong knowledge of dispute resolution and grievance procedures and expert knowledge of administering and ensuring adherence to labor/union contracts.
Exhibits in-depth knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations needed to minimize exposure.
Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing, and administering organization-wide human resources policies and processes.
Superior written, verbal and presentation skills for presenting and communicating complex information to managers at varying levels in the organization on employee relations issues.
Demonstrated ability to handle the most difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
Demonstrated skills to provide guidance to managers and employees on highly complex and significant employee relations issues.
Demonstrated skills and abilities in conflict and change management.
Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment in responding to highly complex employee relations related requests.
Understanding of the principles related to management, supervision, and leadership to provide expert level advice and counsel.
Experience in working in employee relations with success in early, informal resolution.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures to define the problem or objectively, identify relevant concerns; identify patterns and relationships; formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
Demonstrated expertise in writing comprehensive and well documented investigation reports.
Strong interview and investigation skills. Bilingual language skills.
Special Conditions Required:
This position may be required to report at different work sites between the campus in Irvine and Medical Center in Orange.
The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations.
Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.
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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.
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