Job No: 527708
Work type: Staff
Categories: Confidential, Probationary, Full Time, Human Resources, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Director for Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee and Labor Relations Specialist provides complex level counsel, direction and recommendation to administrators, represented/non-represented staff, union partners and third parties related to all HR functions, formal and informal union grievances/CBAs and related activities. Provides complex level administrative support for workplace concerns, investigations, and disciplinary actions and prepares all related documentation. Works toward resolving complex University issues identifying macro/micro impacts to the University.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Incumbent provides support for the Employee and Labor Relations unit's day-to-day operations including but not limited to; coordinating monthly LMC and/or ad hoc meetings with union partners; coordinating meetings with, campus stakeholders, Chancellor's Office Labor Relations and/or University Legal Counsel; and responding to Requests for Information. Maintaining and balancing numerous highly sensitive, confidential, complex, and dynamic issues occurring simultaneously or in quick succession while protecting University interests and employee rights.
• Cultivates rapport with employees and Union representatives while in conflict to achieve desired outcomes. Interprets applicable policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements in order to provide general to complex guidance and information to administrators, represented/non-represented staff, union partners, and third parties related to all Human Resources functions, formal and informal union grievances/CBAs and related activities, workplace concerns, investigations, and disciplinary action.
• Researches and analyzes information with regards to Human Resources and employment laws, regulations, policies, and best practices, to provide guidance and recommendations to administrators, represented/non-represented staff, union partners, and third parties.
• Composes written documentation for formal and informal union grievances/CBAs and related activities, corrective action/disciplinary matters and workplace concerns. Conducts preliminary research into production of applicable documents, data, and information. Prepares cases/documentation/witness prep for responding to PERB, SPB, EEOC, litigated matters, or other related hearing, mediations, arbitrations, conferences, and meetings.
• Prepares data and statistical analysis reports of ELR activities and assigned projects.
• Creates and presents campus training sessions to familiarize audience with university policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices.
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or professional training program specific to the position and directly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including being a good listener) to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced time management and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build effective teams through goal setting, defining responsibilities, empowering team members, providing feedback, and adhering to deadlines.
• Strong negotiating skills to settle issues and maintain harmony in the team.
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and education laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment and technology including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to effectively use common computer and technology programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.) in the course of assigned duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4464 - $10,180 per month

Classification Salary Range: $4464 - $10,180 per month

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

The application deadline is May 24, 2023.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Employee and Labor Relations by phone at (909) 537-5138 or by email at employee.relations@csusb.edu

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act