Employee Relations Investigator

Description

In partnership with Employee and Labor Relations, you will facilitate complaint resolution, when appropriate. In this role, you will e ffectively 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 a ssist in process improvements related to complaint investigations; within Human Resources and in coordination with other UCLA Offices/UCOP. You will also m anage special projects as assigned, serve on cross functional task forces/committees and provide cross coverage for Employee Relations as needed.

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

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).