Employee Relations Manager jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Job No: 524297
Work type: Management (MPP)
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Human Resources, On-site (work in-person at business location)Job Summary:

Under general direction from the Director of Employee and Labor Relations the incumbent is an experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of employee and labor relations matters. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of contract administration, grievance and arbitration issues; complaint investigations and will advise client groups to resolve questions or concerns regarding grievances and administrative complaints. The individual will exercise independent judgment and professional discretion, relying on experience within the field, to determine appropriate course of action in areas including but no limited to CSU policy, collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, performance management, compliance and adherence to local, state, and federal statutes governing employment practices.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Applies advanced employee and labor relations specific concepts and skills to investigate formal and informal employee complaints and develop recommendations on the organizational response to employees
• Provides on going guidance to University managers and supervisors on meeting responsibilities as defined under CBA, and develops strategies for resolving employee relations issues such as but not limited to performance management, corrective action/discipline, complex organizational changes, work place climate, and other related areas. Ensuring legal, regulatory, policy and collective bargaining agreement requirements are met to minimize liability exposure for the organization.
• Monitors complaint and grievance process to ensure compliance with timelines and response requirements. Under general direction of the Director of Employee and Labor Relations, may assist in the formulation of negotiated settlement agreements related to complaints and grievances.
• May facilitate management and labor group meetings using diplomacy, and negotiation skills in order to foster collaborative and positive employee and labor relations among parties.
• Assists in the collection, review, preparation and presentation of responsive information related to notices from Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Fair Employment and Housing Administration, Public Employee Relations Board, Employee Development Department (UEI claims) and other regulatory or administrative agencies.
• Meets regularly with Director of Employee and Labor Relations to advise on current/emerging issues, provides statues updates and recommended actions within all areas of responsibility.
• May review, analyze and develop a variety of human resource issues, e.g. policy revision proposals, internal procedures, campus practices, and campus template documents.
• Will be responsible for assisting in the development of employee relations related trainings and resource materials to the campus. May be called upon to regularly provide the trainings to campus stakeholders in both small and large settings.
• Participate in University committees and other campus activities as assigned.
• May supervise staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field along with five years of related experience involving labor management, employee relations and complaint investigation experience in both union and non-union environments.
• Experience in conducting complaint investigations is required along with experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Applicants must possess thorough knowledge, technical mastery, skill and judgment in the application of relevant federal, state and local employment and labor laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Effective conflict resolution, facilitation and consultation skills are required along with a skill in factfinding, analysis, problem-solving and consulting to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Applicants must possess excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills, and strong leadership skills to ensure appropriate representation of campus interests in legal and regulatory setting;
• Applicants must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships across the University.
• Applicants must have the ability to be a team player with superior ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's or advanced degree in a related field preferred;
• Knowledge and experience working with Police Officer's Bill of Rights (POBR) is preferred.
• Human resources, employee and/or labor relations experience in a higher education and/or public agency setting preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,750 - $8,750 per month

Classification Salary Range: $3,750 - $11,146 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/ At Will

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p.

This is a full-time management (MPP) position. MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 28th, 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.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.

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 ADA Coordinator by email at jeanne.durr@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