Employee Relations Investigator

Employee Relations Investigator

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Salary Range: $105,700 to $234,500 Annually

Employment Type: 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite

Job #: 7974

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In partnership with Employee and Labor Relations, you will facilitate complaint resolution, when appropriate. In this role, you will effectively coordinate investigations and/or collaborate with Employee and Labor Relations, Office of Compliance and Privacy Services, Staff Diversity & Compliance, Title IX, Risk Management, Staff/Faculty Counseling, Audit, Campus HR, Local/General Counsel and UCOP when appropriate/required.

As our Employee Relations Investigator, you will also provide training and consultation to departments in a variety of employee relations/complaint areas to reduce future complaints and liability. You will assist in process improvements related to complaint investigations; within Human Resources and in coordination with other UCLA Offices/UCOP. You will also manage special projects as assigned, serve on cross functional task forces/committees and provide cross coverage for Employee Relations as needed.

Job Qualifications

7+ years of progressive experience in employee relations/complaint investigations (or related experience).

Healthcare industry, higher education, and/or public sector experience preferred; experience in a union environment preferred.

Ability to lead and conduct all aspects of complex workplace investigations.

Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g. DOL, EEOC, Title IX, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, etc).

Strong analytical skills to interpret and dissect complex issues.

Strong written communication skills to write clear, concise and logical reports, correspondence and summaries.

Strong oral communication skills to effectively convey and explain information to all levels of employees and management. Strong skills in effectively conducting investigatory interviews.

Strong interpersonal skills; with ability to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties, and facilitate resolutions.

Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other UCLA offices (Title IX Office, Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Compliance and Privacy Services, Insurance and Risk Management, etc.) and with the UC Office of the President.

MS Office Suite proficiency (MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc).