Labor Relations Specialist

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA

63d • $78,500 - $163,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Labor Relations Specialist, you will establish and maintain satisfactory labor-management relations, including monitoring and ensuring adherence to contract provisions, participating in negotiating sessions, and addressing grievances and questions of a specific group of union employees. In consultation with the ER/LR manager, you will evaluate merits of grievances and complaints and draft response letters accordingly. Under supervision, you will assist as needed in the grievance process, including, but not limited to, assisting with Step 1 meetings, drafting Step 1 responses, and supporting Labor Relations Managers as well as track the status of grievances. In this role, you will also support Labor Relations Managers during negotiations, including, but not limited to, reviewing proposals; providing input on bargaining strategy; tracking proposals, notes, and sign-in sheets; and managing requests for release time. Salary Range: $78,500 to $163,600 Annually

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in Human Resources
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations
• Highly organized
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and follow through
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain satisfactory labor-management relations
• Monitor and ensure adherence to contract provisions
• Participate in negotiating sessions
• Address grievances and questions of a specific group of union employees
• Evaluate merits of grievances and complaints and draft response letters
• Assist in the grievance process
• Support Labor Relations Managers during negotiations

What This Job Offers

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