Stanford University Human Resources (UHR) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced human resources professional to be part of our Employee & Labor Relations team that is responsible for employee and labor-management relations that contributes to a fair, respectful, diverse, and high-performance culture.
Along with two fellow Employee & Labor Relations Directors and the other members of our team, this position will contribute to all facets of employee and labor relations in a large and dynamic decentralized environment that supports the mission of Stanford University. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Employee & Labor Relations in University HR.
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• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships at all levels of an organization
• Skills and experience in working collaboratively to resolve complex employee & labor relations matters
• The ability to work as part a team as well as independently
• The ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude, particularly when handling difficult issues
CORE DUTIES*:
• Responsible for participation in university-wide employee and labor relations programs such as grievances, reductions in workforce, labor contract management and policy administration and development.
• Provide advice and counsel to all university units regarding these programs.
• Provides advice and counsel regarding leave administration, e.g., FMLA, CFRA, and compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and the requirements under this law, e.g., the interactive process.
• Handle all facets of employee relations, including investigations and resolutions to employment disputes. Provides guidance regarding and/or create and maintain accurate documentation of investigations or other employment or labor matters.
• Provide guidance regarding layoffs, terminations, or corrective action.
• Must facilitate sound and consistent employee and labor relations decisions.
• Research trends and practices in labor/employee relations, and recommend programs that will enhance employee and labor relations at the university; research and craft new policies for approval.
• Act as an objective and confidential intermediary for employees and supervisors. Participate in conflict resolution, mediation facilitation, problem solving, and negotiation with/between supervisors and employees.
• Provide direct services to client groups, as assigned. Act as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees to interpret policies, procedures, and the collective bargaining agreements.
• Design and deliver training for employees, supervisors, managers, and local human resource managers pertaining to employee relations and related compliance (e.g., training concerning policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and/or applicable state and federal legal requirements).
* - Other duties may also be assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor law, organizational behavior or other related field and ten years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in labor contract negotiations is desirable, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge regarding employee and labor relations, the National Labor Relations Act, the National Labor Relations Board, and state and federal employment laws.
• Demonstrated experience with mediation and other dispute resolution systems and techniques. Experience managing a dispute resolution program or grievance program.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships in a consulting environment.
• Excellent coaching skills regarding employee and labor relations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. Must have excellent presentation skills. Project management skills in a multiple location/unit environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements*:
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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