Employee Relations Specialist - Hybrid - 139693

Employee Relations Specialist – Hybrid Department: Health Human Resources Position: Employee Relations Specialist 3 Pay: $90,000 - $127,000 per year Worksite: Greenwich Drive Appointment Type: Career, 100% Union: Uncovered Total Openings: 2 Work Schedule: Days, 8‑Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday Key Responsibilities Applies advanced employee relations concepts and skills to investigate formal and informal employee complaints (including whistleblower/UC hotline complaints) and develops recommendations on the organization’s response to employees. May conduct highly sensitive termination interviews, analyze separation statistics and make recommendations. Ensures that legal and regulatory requirements are met in terms of employee relations to minimize exposure to liability for the organization. Provides advice and counsel to managers on performance management, complex organizational changes, workplace climate, and other related areas. Determines appropriate level of corrective action and discipline up to and including termination. Responds to employee relations issues according to state and federal laws and union/labor contracts, coordinates analysis of issues and develops recommendations for integrated human resources solutions to clients. Provides advice and counsel to assigned client groups according to established human resources and employee relations policies and procedures. Manages sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Prioritizes work assignments, adapts to changing priorities, and conducts complex analyses and develops recommendations. Reviews and analyzes a variety of HR issues such as policy revision proposals, internal procedures, and practices. Co‑ordinates with Office of General Counsel and outside counsel to respond to employment litigation. Works effectively with people from diverse cultures to provide employee relations related support. Minimum Qualifications Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years of related experience/training. Experience and proven success performing employee relations functions, ideally within a large, complex organization. Excellent communication skills. Provides written analyses, recommendations and presentations to various audiences, including leadership. Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state labor laws and regulations. Thorough knowledge associated with administering labor/union contracts, dispute resolution, grievance procedures, and facilitation and mediation processes. Highly effective analytical, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and organizational and advanced computer skills. Demonstrated ability to handle extremely sensitive, difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Preferred Qualifications University of California experience. SPHR or SHRM‑SCP certification. Special Conditions Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Salary Information Annual Full Pay Range: $79,200 - $143,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $37.93 - $68.68. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Equal Opportunity Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC San Diego Health