Employee Relations Specialist

Manages and responds to employee concerns or grievances through review, documentation and fact-finding activities. Ensures university adheres to legal, compliance and practice standards. Documents and acts upon employee relations concerns, negotiations and grievances in timely and thorough manner. Analyzes data to identify trends across university. Partners with stakeholders to create programs and initiatives that support positive relations between represented and non-represented staff, faculty, and the university. Champions the universitys vision, culture and values.

The annual base salary range for this position is $89,379.48 - $90,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree In Business Administration Or Psychology Or Communication Or Law Or in related field(s)
Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 5 years in human resources, higher education, organizational psychology, business, finance, behavioral or social science, or other related fields. 3 years in employment law and/or employee and labor relations.
Minimum Skills: Experience conducting fact-finding and tracking/reporting employee and/or labor relations grievances using a case management system (e.g., i-Sight). Sound judgment, high integrity, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of current major employment laws (e.g., ADA, FMLA). Experience establishing collaborative initiatives with multiple departments. Demonstrated experience providing high-level customer service. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to handle complex, highly sensitive and confidential information. Excellent facilitation skills, with a proven track record of building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education: Master's degree In Human Resources Or Psychology Or Communication Or Law Or in related field(s)
Preferred Certifications: SHRM (Human Resource Certification) or similar human resource management certification
Preferred Experience: 7 years in higher education, employment law, and/or employee and labor relations.
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of best-practice procedures used to investigate and resolve employee/labor concerns and grievances. Knowledge of the leading philosophies and best practices around managing employee performance related to employee/labor relations and corrective actions. Experience ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ability to analyze data to look for trends and patterns. Demonstrated record of positive influence of department culture during change through trust-building activities. Ability to train and educate staff on new, existing, or emerging policies, practices, laws, and industry trends, and ensure quality baseline of department knowledge. Ability to identify knowledge, skill and resource gaps and recommend relevant solutions utilizing industry trends.

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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