Employee Relations Investigator

Description

In partnership with Employee and Labor Relations, you will facilitate complaint resolution, when appropriate.   In this role, you will e ffectively coordinate investigations and / or collaborate with Employee and Labor Relations, Office of Compliance and Privacy Services, Staff Diversity & Compliance, Title IX, Risk Management, Staff / Faculty Counseling, Audit, Campus HR, Local / General Counsel and UCOP when appropriate / required.

As our Employee Relations Investigator, you will also provide training and consultation to departments in a variety of employee relations / complaint areas to reduce future complaints and liability.   You will a ssist in process improvements related to complaint investigations; within Human Resources and in coordination with other UCLA Offices / UCOP.   You will also m anage special projects as assigned, serve on cross functional task forces / committees and provide cross coverage for Employee Relations as needed.

Salary : $105,700 to $234,500 Annually

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in employee relations / complaint investigations (or related experience).
• Healthcare industry, higher education, and / or public sector experience preferred; experience in a union environment preferred.
• Ability to lead and conduct all aspects of complex workplace investigations.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g. DOL, EEOC, Title IX, FMLA / CFRA, ADA, etc).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and dissect complex issues.
• Strong written communication skills to write clear, concise and logical reports, correspondence and summaries.
• Strong oral communication skills to effectively convey and explain information to all levels of employees and management.   Strong skills in effectively conducting investigatory interviews.
• Strong interpersonal skills; with ability to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties, and facilitate resolutions.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other UCLA offices ( Title IX Office, Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Compliance and Privacy Services, Insurance and Risk Management, etc.) and with the UC Office of the President.
• MS Office Suite proficiency (MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc).