Senior Employee/Labor Relations Analyst

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Employee and Labor Relations, the Senior Employee/Labor Relations Analyst works under limited supervision and performs journey-level professional employee/labor relations staff duties including investigation design, research and analysis; assists in the resolution of disputes; assists in the preparation of grievance and complaint responses; assists with the design, development and facilitation of employee/labor relations related training. Provides advice and interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements, CSU policies and procedures to managers and work leads/supervisors; assist investigators with related duties and performs related duties as required. This position will also provide support to the area of equal opportunity as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare and analyze technical and statistical data for use in grievance processing, mediation, arbitration, fact-finding, and other labor relations activities.
• Assist the Senior Director/Manager in grievance preparation with research and analysis of issues and past history.
• Research, gather and compile data for information requests related to grievances and discipline cases.
• Research issues relative to contract interpretation/administration.
• Implement or assist in the implementation of negotiated settlement agreements and arbitration awards.
• Draft settlement agreements, grievance responses and formal disciplinary actions.
• Prepare, lead and respond to issues for Labor Management meetings.
• Oversee record management for progressive disciplines and grievances.
• Consults with and provide advice to managers and work leads/supervisors regarding disciplinary actions, grievance processes, contract interpretation, CSU policies and procedures, and other employee/labor relations matters.
• Conduct and/or assist with investigations related to disciplinary actions, grievance responses, and workplace violence complaints.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources methods, procedures and practices
• Thorough knowledge of collective bargaining contract administration
• Knowledge of investigative processes and procedures
• Knowledge of adult learning methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze collective bargaining agreements and solve complex problems arising within the context of those agreements
• Ability to define problems, establish facts, collect data, draw conclusions and to effectively present information when responding to questions from internal and external customers
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, labor unions and the general public
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities, organize and plan work and projects and work within various deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operations functions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or professional training program specific to the position and directly related work experience, or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Three years of administrative work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Four (4) years HR experience in a union environment with two (2) years direct labor/employee relations experience; experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements; experience in higher education

Compensation

Classification: Confidential Administrative Support II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,200/month - $6,500/month
CSU Hiring Range: $4,464/month - $10,180/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

This position is open until filled.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .



Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).



Advertised: February 13, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
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