Labor Relations Advocate

Special Instructions to Applicants

• The budgeted salary range for this position is: $116,300-$152,000.
• Occasional travel is required.
• The candidate must reside within a commutable distance to UCLA and will be expected to work on campus multiple days each month.
• A cover letter is required.
• A writing sample will be requested if the candidate is invited for an interview.

Reporting to the Manager of Labor Relations in Campus Human Resources, the Labor Relations Advocate represents the University in labor arbitrations, internal administrative hearings, and proceedings before the California Public Employment Relations Board. Evaluate the merits of employee complaints (grievances, administrative reviews, and unfair labor practice charges) by interviewing witnesses, reviewing policies and relevant documentation, and contracts, conducting complex legal research, and identifying strategies for the University's response.

Provides employee relations consultation to university management, employees, and designated representatives, including analysis and interpretation of university policies and procedures and applicable employment and labor law, contract administration, organizational change, problem-solving and decision-making assistance, and conflict resolution services. Participate in and lead supervisory/management training activities, including seminar design and facilitation on employee relations issues. Coach and counsel managers and employees in clarifying goals and objectives, and enhancing problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.

Conduct workplace investigations and department training on applicable topics, including contract interpretation and just cause. Participate as the University representative in both system-wide and local collective bargaining. Perform other duties as assigned.

Campus Human Resources provides a full range of human resource management services through its various units, including Health and Welfare Benefits, Compensation and Classification, Personnel Policy development and compliance, Employee and Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning, HR Information Systems, the Staff and Faculty Counseling Center, Learning and Organizational Development and the HR/Payroll Operations Center. CHR’s Employee & Labor Relations (ELR) unit works to enhance the relationship between the University and Campus employees by providing direction and guidance on unions, policies, agreements, and more.

ELR works closely with managers and supervisors across campus to ensure that the correct application of policies, procedures, and laws are being used to manage UCLA’s diverse and dynamic workforce. Through various forms of intervention, ELR offers balanced advocacy to management and individual employees to protect their respective rights and facilitate a more harmonious work environment.

UCLA, Campus Human Resources is seeking a Labor Relations Advocate to represent the University in labor arbitrations, internal administrative hearings, and proceedings before the California Public Employment Relations Board. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world's leading public research universities and make a meaningful impact in higher education.

* UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• Experience in acting as management advocate in grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and meet and discuss/confer sessions, including preparing witnesses, direct and cross‑examination, opening and closing statements, and preparing motions. (Required)
• At least five years of experience in labor and employment law or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)
• Skill in writing clear, concise,…