Labor Relations Representative (Level 4)

Avispa Technology•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading medical institution is looking for a Labor Relations Representative (Level 4) to join the Labor and Employee Relations Unit. The Representative will provide labor and employee relations guidance to all levels within the organization. The individual will have independent responsibility for providing advice and consultation to managers on labor and employee relations matters and assessing risk related to those issues.The individual will lead local negotiations and represent the organization’s interests at system-wide level negotiations; conduct training; investigate and respond to grievances; promote proactive management practices; and administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements and University policies.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in labor and employee relations or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in related area and minimum four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
Able to apply effective bargaining strategies in order to ensure successful outcome for all parties.
Has knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment related matters.
Demonstrates ability to lead and mentor other labor relations professionals.
Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
In-depth knowledge of the principles of advocacy in order to represent the organization in various dispute forums.

Nice To Haves

Public Sector, higher education academic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and consultation to managers, supervisors and employees in the area of labor and employee relations, including matters related to: performance management; corrective action and or discipline; contract and policy interpretation and compliance; compliance with local, state and federal employment and labor laws; principles of sound personnel management; negotiating local binding agreements and participating in systemwide negotiations; and the grievance and complaint resolution procedures.
Advise departments and human resource professionals on labor relations, employment law, employee relations policies and procedures, performance management, and potential implications on courses of action.
Lead and conduct extremely complex and varied analysis and research of issues or concepts and develop resulting recommendations for organization management at all levels and other key stakeholders.
Ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are met in terms of labor and employee relations to minimize exposure to liability for the campus.
Apply advanced labor and employee relations concepts to represent the organization's objectives at the bargaining table and have authority to negotiate binding agreements with local unions, utilizing an understanding of organization goals and priorities.
Represent the organization as a participant in system-wide bargaining, unfair labor practice proceedings, grievances and arbitrations and have authority to commit campus to system-wide agreements.
Work to build consensus in a collaborative manner among diverse entities (for example, campus management, employees, and union representatives).
Work in a highly collaborative manner with others across the organization, external contacts of significance, and members of organization management at all levels to identify areas of liability, and recommend positions on sensitive labor and employee relations matters.
Act as a lead and mentor for other LER professionals in the department and provides guidance, support and feedback.