Labor Relations Representative 4

Company: University of California, Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Labor Relations Representative 4

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.



Human Resources

University of California, Santa Barbara



Summary of Job Details:

Provides employee & labor relations guidance to all levels of the organization, resolving highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. Serves as an experienced consultant and subject matter expert on all employee & labor relations matters and advises management on effective performance management steps, including corrective action and progressive discipline. Provides complex analytical support and functions as management advocate for grievances and complaint resolution processes as well as hearings, arbitrations and unfair practice charge matters. Provides expert guidance on unique personnel issues/problems without precedent or structure and develops/recommends best practice solutions to resolve those issues. Represents the campus to the Office of the President on systemwide bargaining negotiation strategy and positions. Exercises judgment and professional discretion, relying on advanced and specialized experience within the field, to resolve questions, concerns and grievance for a large and complex group of employees. May serve as a technical leader who provides guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized employee and labor relations expertise.



Required Qualifications:

--- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

--- Experience as an attorney

--- Advanced organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations.

--- Effective written and oral communication skills.

--- Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.

--- Advanced level skills necessary to bargain and represent the University's interest in union negotiations and in complex/sensitive dispute forums.

--- Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

--- Capable in developing, interpreting, implementing and administering organization-wide human resources policies and processes.

--- Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment in responding to employee relations related requests.



Special Conditions of Employment:

--- Satisfactory criminal history background check.

--- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.



Budgeted/Hiring Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000/year.

Full Salary Range: $94,400 to $176,800/year.

Days/Hours: M-F; 8-5pm (flexible)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits



UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.



For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.



For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.



Application review begins: 4/1/25

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #76965

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