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Posted: 09-Dec-22
Location: Merced, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Human Resources
Internal Number: 3703786
Employee & Labor Relations Manager
University of California Merced
Job ID
45439
Location
Merced
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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Hiring Range
Approved Range: $125,000 - $140,000 commensurate with directly-related experience.
Job Closing Date
Initial applicant review will take place on or around December 5th and may close anytime after that upon selection decision.
About UC Merced
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and the first American research university built in the 21st century. With more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced offers an environment that combines a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships, and community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable, and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.
Ranked among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide educational opportunities for highly qualified students from the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and supports the economic development of Merced and the region.
In Fall 2016, UC Merced broke ground on a $1.3 billion public-private partnership that is unprecedented in higher education. The Merced 2020 Project nearly doubled the physical capacity of the campus, enhancing academic distinction, student success and research excellence. In 2018, UC Merced opened the Downtown Campus Center, a $33 million, three-story administrative building located in the heart of Merced.
To set the course of UC Merced's evolution, in 2021 UC Merced will enact its first-ever 10-year strategic plan. This plan will guide how the values of equity and justice influence our pathway toward earning Carnegie R1 research status, growing enrollment, upholding our identity as a minority-serving institution, and operationalizing how commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion are enacted within each campus unit. UC Merced is expected to engage in sophisticated thinking, planning, and implementation of actions that effectively diversify the professoriate and staff, improve campus climate for all campus constituency groups, and strengthen our equity, diversity, and inclusion infrastructure and capacity.
About the Job
Under the administrative direction of the Human Resources Director, the ELR Manager works in a highly collaborative manner and is responsible for administering human resource policies and procedures, recommending, developing, and implementing employee relations programs, interpreting labor contracts, providing counsel regarding employee and labor relations matters at all levels of the organization, including HR staff. Responsible for managing the campus performance management program, grievance and complaint resolution program, corrective action, negotiation preparation, and managing and oversight of large-scale programs and initiatives.
In collaboration with senior leadership, develops and implements Labor Relations objectives, bargaining strategies, serves on or oversees employees serving on system-wide or local bargaining teams, and facilitates ongoing communication with union representatives to maintain effective working relationships. Makes written recommendations to HR Director to change existing policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of the employee and labor relations unit and manages and oversees the implementation of recommendations. Exercises sound judgment within defined policy or procedures to determine appropriate action. Effectively interacts with HR Managers and professionals, Senior Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers across the organization. Establishes objectives and determines how to use employee and labor relations resources and best practices to meet schedules and goals. Provides effective leadership and guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies and CBAs.
ELR Manager is responsible for exercising strong judgment in interpreting and administering labor contracts and applicable personnel and University policies. Manages the development and implementation of recommended changes to policies and procedures. Represents the campus on systemwide labor negotiations and acts as Chief Negotiator for local bargaining. Participates in Protest Oversight Committee and other campus and systemwide committees and workgroups. Responsible for influencing and formulating recommendations that have a significant effect on campus operations and that are legally enforceable. This is a critical position where erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals and meet deadlines could result in additional costs to the institution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. As directed, represents UC Merced at systemwide bargaining; effectively collaborate and counsel with management (and others as appropriate) to identify campus goals and represent those objectives at the systemwide table. Works in a highly collaborative manner to build consensus with other campuses regarding labor relations objectives. Proactively communicates status of systemwide bargaining to campus leadership, ELR team, and collaborates with Compensation on wage proposals and costing to advocate for UC Merced's position. Informs and educates the campus community on compliance with systemwide agreements. Responsible for local bargaining with various systemwide and local bargaining units, develops effective bargaining strategies leading to desired business outcomes and within established management parameters, confers with senior management as needed, writes proposals/contract language, and is responsible to coordinate and manage the implementation of legally binding agreements. Facilitates group meetings using, diplomacy and negotiation skills to effectively communicate among parties. Provides ongoing guidance to managers and supervisors on meeting responsibilities as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and develops strategies for resolving employee relations issues. Formulates procedures for supervisors, in alignment with the University's vision, mission, core values, CBA's policies, procedures, as well as federal, state, and local laws.
2. Responsible for administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and University policies. Manages and monitors grievance/PPSM70 complaint (including academics grievance), request for information, unfair labor practice, conflict resolution (formal and informal), performance management, and employee relations programs; adheres to established timelines. Implement and monitor the use of metrics to measure success, standards, customer service, and accountability. Advise management on settlement options and coordinate the process. Represent the campus in grievance and arbitration proceedings and may be called upon to represent the campus on other legal proceedings. Works with legal counsel and HR leadership to effectively resolve conflicts and matters of high risk. Assists other campus compliance units with complex investigations and multi-forum complaint and grievance matters, including Whistleblower, Internal Audit, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX.
3. Provides effective management oversight to assigned labor relations and employee relations staff by establishing priorities and delegating work assignments effectively, ensuring proper adherence to collective bargaining agreements, university policies, employee relations, and/or employee accommodation policies and procedures. Advises ELR staff on local labor coordination strategies such as joint union/management committees and other forums. Effectively manages assigned staff, including developing individuals, and providing cross-training and professional development opportunities.
4. Oversees the Performance Management Program. Counsels employees and supervisors regarding performance-related and conduct-related job issues. Reviews and edits draft disciplinary actions such as reprimands, suspensions, demotions, disciplinary reassignment, and terminations. Acts as an informal mediator between employees and supervisors, as needed. Recommends, develops, and presents training material related to employee and labor relations topics. Oversees development of action plans in response to staff engagement surveys. Researches, identifies, and interprets current and emerging employee relations issues, trends, and opportunities; develops and implements responsive University-wide programs, initiatives, and communications, in collaboration with Staff Assembly and other campus units, e.g., Ombuds, OPHD, as appropriate.
5. Conducts and manages fact-finding workplace investigations concerning matters related to potential violations of the law, organizational policy, non-compliance, unethical behavior, and misconduct. Documents investigative interviews and collect, protect, and retain pertinent information and evidence. Reviews, assesses, and interprets information and evidence gathered from investigations. Effectively manages simultaneous investigations to ensure matters are resolved timely and appropriately.
6. Works in a highly collaborative manner with people of diverse cultures, managers and human resource managers on employee and labor relations matters, employment law implications relating to individual and campus-wide issues or courses of action.
*LI-RM1
Qualifications
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
Background Check
Background check and fingerprinting will be required.
Policy Statement
How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected categories covered by the UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy. UC Merced intentionally promotes and maintains a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace by demonstrating it neither condones nor tolerates employment practices that discriminate against or harass any person or specific group of persons on the basis listed above. We seek candidates who will support our vision to cultivate a vibrant, equity-minded, inclusive excellence university community. When applying to UC Merced, we strongly encourage you to reflect on our Principles of Community and our 2021 strategic plan.
Vaccination Program Policy:
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is 14 days after their first date of employment.
Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.
E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/
To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucm/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=25
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About University of California Merced
UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.
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