Labor and Employee Relations Manager

CSU Careers • Fullerton, CA

6h

About The Position

The Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence is committed to the mission of meeting the needs of a multi-cultural campus community. Our highly qualified team of professionals is focused on providing human resource services and supports the University's goal to recruit and retain high-quality faculty and staff. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Labor Relations team as the Labor and Employee Relations Manager (Administrator II). This individual will be instrumental in supporting the university’s Labor and Employee Relations program by upholding standards, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, the Labor and Employee Relations Manager assists in managing the University's labor and employee relations program for staff and/or academic employees. Investigates and responds to workplace misconduct and collective bargaining complaints and grievances. Recommends resolution to issues by developing a professional working relationship with staff, management, and union officials. Serves as an advisor to management and others on the application of labor relations laws, regulations, technical letters, coded memoranda, and other federal and state related legislation. Recommends and assists with the implementation of policies and procedures related to the administration of various collective bargaining agreements for staff and/or academic employees, requiring significant discretion and judgment in carrying out diverse assignments. Researches and advises on employee relations issues for management using applicable federal and state legislation, CSU Executive Orders, CSUF University Policy Statements, President’s Directives, policies, and all other applicable CSU and CSUF policies and/or guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years of experience in the area of Labor and/or Employee Relations.
• Considerable knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resources functions and demonstrated experience in the practical application of those practices in a complex organization.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
• CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
• Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Public sector labor/employee relations experience in a higher education institution is preferred.
• CSU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing the University's labor and employee relations program for staff and/or academic employees.
• Investigates and responds to workplace misconduct and collective bargaining complaints and grievances.
• Recommends resolution to issues by developing a professional working relationship with staff, management, and union officials.
• Serves as an advisor to management and others on the application of labor relations laws, regulations, technical letters, coded memoranda, and other federal and state related legislation.
• Recommends and assists with the implementation of policies and procedures related to the administration of various collective bargaining agreements for staff and/or academic employees, requiring significant discretion and judgment in carrying out diverse assignments.
• Researches and advises on employee relations issues for management using applicable federal and state legislation, CSU Executive Orders, CSUF University Policy Statements, President’s Directives, policies, and all other applicable CSU and CSUF policies and/or guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees