Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Job No: 551094/ 08/22/2025

EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Confidential Administrative Support II
Human Resources Management

Salary Range: $4,687 - $11,223/Monthly

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources Management, the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the division. The incumbent assists in the application and implementation of organizational development and human resources principles, laws, and procedures, with particular emphasis on employee and labor relations. The ELR Specialist provides high-level administrative support, including responding to departmental emails, phone inquiries, and in-person requests; arranging parking and meeting accommodations; scheduling and coordinating meetings; submitting and tracking work orders; and processing purchase requisitions in accordance with university protocols. The ELR specialist supports a wide range of employee relations functions, including matters related to layoffs, disciplinary actions, grievances, State Personnel Board (SPB) hearings, arbitration, performance evaluations, AWOLs, personnel file access, probationary releases, and fitness-for-duty cases. The position provides reference information and limited consultation to employees and managers, ensuring adherence to university policies, bargaining unit agreements, and applicable employment laws. This role requires the ability to respond to complex employee relations inquiries, conduct thorough research using bargaining unit contracts and administrative procedures, and prepare accurate and timely responses. The ELR Specialist reviews performance evaluations for compliance, identifies potential employee relations concerns, and advises supervisors on procedural requirements. Responsibilities also include supporting grievance tracking, preparing documentation for SPB and arbitration proceedings, and reviewing personnel actions such as appointments, promotions, and transfers for compliance and accuracy.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for-year basis. Strong working knowledge of employee and labor relations principles, practices, and complex bargaining agreements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), HRIS platforms, and standard office equipment. Basic understanding of research techniques, statistical methods, and the ability to perform basic arithmetic functions. High level of discretion and proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Business English for preparing clear, concise reports and professional correspondence. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with a diverse campus community, including individuals with varying perspectives and roles.  Proven ability to conduct thorough and effective investigations, including skilled interviewing techniques. Ability to: analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend sound, compliant solutions; work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing effectively as part of a team; remain poised, professional, and gracious in challenging, sensitive, or high-pressure situations; manage multiple competing priorities, projects, and deadlines with strong organizational and time management skills. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in an HR or related field, SHRM Certification, and/or Association of Workplace Investigators Certification. ELR experience in the CSU, providing effective case management, advising on performance management techniques, providing direction related to HR policies and best practices, interpreting CBAs, and conducting workplace investigations.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on September 5, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

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 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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