Who We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Health, Health Sciences, and Campus. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise. Members of the Partnership work in close collaboration with all three business units to leverage expertise across the enterprise.
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Your Role on the Team
As a member of the UCI HR Partnership for Strategy and Innovation (Partnership), and reporting to the Senior Director of Workforce Relations, the Workforce Relations Consultant and Investigator conducts complex investigations and provides employee and labor relations support to managers and supervisors in order to resolve all levels of issues, and serves as first or second chair in arbitration and other hearings, or as hearing officer in administrative proceedings, as needed. The Workforce Relations Consultant and Investigator plays an integral role in UCI HR’s goal to reduce and mitigate employment liability claims and achieve informal resolution wherever possible.
Independently leads and conducts complex investigations into a variety of employment issues, and writes clear, professional, well reasoned, and comprehensive investigation reports, under the auspices of the HR Lead Investigator, including employee complaints, unlawful workplace activity, bullying or abusive conduct, and violations of UC/UCI policies and procedures in an efficient, thorough and professional manner. Investigates issues raised via the Whistleblower complaints, PPSM 70 complaints, grievances, or other employment issues raised.
Plans and conducts neutral fact-finding investigations. Performs intake interviews. Designs and develops an investigation plan in accordance with University policies and procedures. Interviews relevant parties, including the complainant, the respondent, and all witnesses. Reviews and analyzes evidence, documents, and information. Applies the appropriate standard evidence to the evidence to make determinations of policy violations. Authors detailed, well-written, confidential investigative reports.
Effectively manages investigative caseload and meets deadlines. Communicates timelines with appropriate parties, sharing updates on the process along the way. Tracks investigations with regular reporting to senior management. Identifies trends and alerts management.
May serve as Hearing Officer or management advocate as appropriate Campus, Health Sciences or Medical Center grievances and staff complaints; under the direction of the Director may be asked to present the University s position verbally and in writing at grievance and arbitration hearings; prepares written analyses and recommendations; writes responses for University management; assists hearing officers or committees with the administrative/grievance review process as necessary. Working with the Director, facilitates settlement of disputes both informally and formally. In consultation with the Director, negotiates and finalizes written settlement agreements in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Coordinates with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance (including Whistleblower), Office of Campus Counsel, Risk Management, Human Resources, and other UCI departments, as needed.
Respond to requests for information from outside legal counsel retained by the Office of the General Counsel in preparation of litigation, grievance proceedings, or adjudication. Provide subject matter expertise and expert testimony at depositions, hearings, adjudication proceedings, grievance hearings, and litigation.
Partners with HR Business Partners, as appropriate, to reduce and mitigate employment liability claims and achieve informal resolution wherever possible.
Provides employee and labor relations support to managers and supervisors in order to resolve all levels of issues. Facilitates meetings with union representatives, employees and management in an effort to resolve problems. Identifies issues requiring corrective action and provides alternatives for resolution. Assists with formal documentation of disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal. Makes necessary referrals to Life Resources Program, HR Mediation Program for Staff, Disab
Location: Irvine, CA
Posted: Oct. 4, 2024, 8:48 p.m.
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