LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Labor and Employee Relations Specialist
  • UC Irvine Careers
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • Updated: Dec 8, 2023
    Location: Irvine-Campus
    Job Type:
    Department: Academic Personnel

    Job Opening ID: 62558
    Reports To: Director, Academic Labor and Employee Relations
    Working Title: Labor and Employee Relations Specialist
    Department: Academic Personnel
    Bargaining Unit: 99
    FLSA: Exempt
    Payroll Job Code: 000497
    Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
    Percent of Time: 100%
    Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
    Employee Class: Career

     

    Position Summary:

    Office of Academic Personnel is UCI’s academic HR unit providing leadership and strategic partnership to UCI academic units and across the enterprise. As part of the Provost’s Office team, we implement policies and create programs that enable our faculty and other academic appointees to focus on their innovative research, teaching and service responsibilities.

    Within the large, complex, and dynamic setting of the University of California, the Labor and Employee Relations Specialist (LER Specialist) is as a key member of the UCI Academic Personnel labor and employee relations team. Under minimal direction and in consultation with UCI’s Director and Associate Director of Academic Labor and Employee Relations, the incumbent should utilize academic personnel employee and labor relations knowledge and experience to provide consultation and recommendations to academic leadership regarding strategic decision-making on a wide range of matters, including performance management, compliance, conflict management, and grievance resolution for both represented and non-represented academic appointees. The LER Specialist is a technical leader who is responsible for labor and employee relations matters that are diverse and complex in scope, requiring analysis of many factors and development of solutions in creative and effective ways that balance risk and business needs. The LER Specialist will ensure UCI’s compliance with academic personnel policy and procedure, labor agreements, and employee/labor relations laws within the scope of the position. The LER Specialist works effectively with people from diverse cultures to provide employee and labor relations support; works collaboratively with systemwide and campus stakeholder offices; and, reviews and responds to complex and sensitive complaints and information requests, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, abusive conduct, and EEOC. The LER Specialist demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. The LER Specialist normally receives little direction on assignments and may serve in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other employee and labor relations professionals. The LER Specialist prioritizes work assignments, adapts to changing priorities, and conducts complex and varied analyses and develops resulting recommendations. UCI seeks candidates with employee and labor relations experience in a large, complex academic and health sciences setting, preferably within the University of California.

     

    Total Compensation:

    In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    $90,500.00 - $145,000.00 (Annual Salary for 100% appointment) the expected pay range is the budgeted salary that the University reasonable expects to pay for this position based on internal equity and budget. The Annual Full Pay Range is $90,500.00 - $169,700 (annual salary for 100% appointment) and is broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity and budget.

    Required:

    • Minimum 5 years in field of labor and employee relations with progressive responsibilities with bachelor’s degree; minimum 3 years in field of labor and employee relations with progressive responsibilities • Professional experience working in the University of California or other diverse postsecondary academic institution or other environment of similar complexity.

    Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

    Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations. Advanced knowledge of employee relations function and other subject areas of human resources. Advanced knowledge of union / labor contracts. Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing and administering organization-wide academic personnel policies and processes. Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively. Demonstrated skills to provide guidance to managers and employees on complex and significant labor and employee relations issues. Demonstrated skills and abilities in leading management in the areas of conflict and change management. Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment in responding to employee and labor relations related requests. Understanding of the principles related to management, supervision and leadership to provide expert level advice and counsel. Demonstrated success in administering performance management systems and mentoring managers on the process of evaluating performance.

     

    Preferred:

    • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. (preferred) • Juris Doctorate. (preferred)

    Advanced knowledge of organization policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of functional area and understands how work impacts other areas in Academic Personnel and the organization.

     

    Special Conditions Required:

    • This position will be required onsite and at variable hours during certain events and activities. Position eligible for hybrid work schedule can be added. • The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations.

     

    Note

    The first review date for this job is December 29, 2023. The position will be open until filled.

     

    Conditions of Employment:


    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

    Background Check and Live Scan

    Legal Right to work in the United States

    Vaccination Policies

    Smoking and Tobacco Policy

    Drug Free Environment

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

    California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

    E-Verify

    Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

    Closing Statement:


    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.


    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.


    UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].

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Employee & Labor Relations Consultant
  • Providence
  • Irvine, CA OTHER
  • DescriptionEmployee and Labor Relations Consultant - HybridAs an expert member of the HR team, the Employee and Labor Relations Consultant - Hybrid is responsible for serving as a strategic labor cons...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Director Labor Relations
  • Providence
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description Director Labor Relations \Hybrid The Labor Relations Director leads labor relations for the assigned ministry, region, division, or line of business ensuring effective contract administrat...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Labor Relations Representative - Orange
  • CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
  • Orange, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Orange Field Office - Orange, CA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $78,043.00 - $113,528.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Category: ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Provider Relations Specialist
  • CareConnectMD, Inc
  • Costa Mesa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Responsible for engaging partner providers and facilities on a variety of patient Experience, Quality, Risk Adjustment activities. These activities include liaising with partner provider and facilitie...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Client Relations Specialist
  • Soto Law Group, APC
  • Newport, CA FULL_TIME
  • We’re looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated client service representative to provide an excellent experience to our clients. Job seekers should have a background in service, and exceptional co...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Human Resources Workers Compensation Manager
  • CCS Facility Services
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Job Description Job Description About CCS: CCS Facility Services is one of the largest building service contractors in t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Payroll Specialist
  • GO Rentals
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Job Description Job Description The Payroll Specialist is responsible, on a daily basis, for ensuring the smooth operati...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Consultant
  • BBSI
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Our focus is growth. Is yours? Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) helps business owners focus on their business. We ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HR Generalist - 224045
  • Medix™
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Job Title: HR Generalist Location: Onsite - Costa Mesa Job Type: Full-time About Us: We are seeking a dynamic and experi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Relations Specialist
  • Equinox
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Company Description OUR STORY Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
  • Evolus
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Description Evolus is a performance beauty company with a customer-centric approach focused on delivering breakthrough p...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Careers at SSA San Francisco Region - Opportunities for Veterans
  • US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
  • Ontario, CA
  • Summary At the Social Security Administration, we offer several career options for people who have proudly served our co...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manager, HR Business Partner
  • Hyundai Motor America
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • At Hyundai, we've rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Costa Mesa (/ˌkoʊstə ˈmeɪsə/) is a city in Orange County, California. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and edge city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 United States Census. Costa Mesa is located 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Los Angeles, California, 88 miles (142 km) north of San Diego, California and 425 miles (684 km) south of San Francisco, Costa Mesa encompasses a total of 16 square miles (41 km2) with its southernmost border only...
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