Description:
Provides advice, counsel and training to Human Resources managers, managers, employees and other members of the Stanford community in employee and labor relations matters.
CORE DUTIES*:
- Handle all facets of employee relations for the university, including background checks, investigations, and resolutions to employment disputes. Provides guidance regarding investigations or other employment or labor matters. Conducts investigations, hearings, and conflict resolution meetings as needed.
- 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 agreement.
Provide guidance regarding layoffs, terminations, and/or corrective action. Must facilitate sound and consistent employee and labor relations decisions.
- Research trends and practices in labor/employee relations and develop programs that will enhance employee and labor relations at the university; assists in the development of policies, processes, and communications applicable university wide.
- Manage collective bargaining agreements for a school/unit or university wide basis, including facilitating contract negotiations, responding to grievances and information requests on behalf of the university, and assisting with arbitrations.
- 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.
- Supports local efforts at the direction of legal counsel related to employment litigation and government agency charges.
- Manages communication of potential employment litigation and/or risks to legal counsel and obtains legal counsel on employment matters as needed.
- Act as an objective and confidential intermediary for employees and supervisors. Participate in conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation with/between supervisors and employees.
- Design and deliver training for employees, supervisors, managers, and local human resource offices pertaining to employee relations and related compliance (e.g., training concerning policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and/or applicable state and federal legal requirements).
- Assist with administrative responsibilities such as meeting logistics, union support work, website updates, document preparation, and recordkeeping.
- Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor law, organizational behavior or other related field and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.