Academic Labor & Employee Relations Specialist

🇺🇸 Irvine, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $100K - $188K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ November 2nd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of California, Irvine is hiring an Academic Labor & Employee Relations Specialist. The role involves providing expert guidance on labor and employee relations, including performance management, grievance resolution, compliance with policies and labor laws, and managing complex disputes. The specialist leads projects, supports academic leadership, and ensures adherence to collective bargaining agreements within the university's academic workforce.

Highlights

Serve as a key member of the labor and employee relations team supporting academic personnel.
Provide consultation on performance management, compliance, grievance resolution, and conflict management for represented and non-represented employees.
Lead employee and labor relations projects and collaborate with systemwide and campus stakeholders.
Ensure university compliance with academic personnel policies, labor agreements, and employment laws.
Facilitate meetings with union representatives, provide guidance on disciplinary actions, and support dispute resolution including grievance and arbitration processes.
Provide expert testimony and prepare documentation for litigation and grievance proceedings.
Requires advanced knowledge of labor law, union contracts, and academic personnel policies.
Bachelor's degree (required) and Juris Doctorate; minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in labor and employee relations.
Preferred master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field and experience in a large academic or health sciences setting.
Expected annual salary range is $135,000 to $169,000 with comprehensive benefits.