Executive Director, ELR and Compliance

at  California State University

Job no: 543608
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Pomona
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Human Resources, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP II)
Anticipated Hiring Amount: $100,000 - $150,228 annually (Commensurate with experience)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, unless otherwise notified
Benefits Include: (15) Paid Holidays, (24) Vacation Days, Comprehensive Benefits Package
Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Priority Consideration Date: November 7, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resouces, or a related field.
• Public Sector case management, performance management techniquies, HR Policies (ADA, Workers Comp, EEOC, etc.) and best practices, interpeting CBAs, conducting workplace investigations, and implementing HR compliance related activities.
• Instill trust, customer focus, manages complexity, decision quality, balances stakeholders, cultivates innovation, strategic mindset, action orientated.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• ELR experience in the CSU providing effective case management, advising performance management techniques, providing direction related to HR policies (ADA, Workers Comp, EEOC, etc.) and best practices, labor relations and interpreting CBAs, conducting workplace investigations, and implementing HR compliance activities and best practices.
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field, AWI Certificate Holder, SHRM Certification

Employee/Labor Relations-Case Management:

• Oversee ELR unit’s operations, provides general to complex level of counsel, direction, and recommendations to administrators, represented/non- represented staff, student assistants, union partners, and third parties related to all HR functions, compliance, formal and informal union grievances/collective bargaining agreements (CBA), CBA interpretation, workplace concerns, investigations, disciplinary action, and prepares all related documentation; recommends HR policies and best practices, ensures Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)/Office for Civil Rights (OCR) compliance; works toward resolving complex University issues identifying macro/micro impacts to the University.
• Serves as liaison with Office of the Chancellor (Labor, General Counsel, etc.) to seek guidance to ensure conformance and consistency with Systemwide policies, practices, and interpretation.
• Creates and delivers all formal documentation for corrective action/disciplinary matters up to and including dismissal/non-retention.
• Prepares cases/documentation/witness preparation responding to Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), State Personnel Board (SPB), EEOC, OCR, litigation matters, other related hearings, mediations, arbitrations, conferences, and meetings.
• Regularly collaborates with campus partners (Office of Equity & Compliance, Faculty Affairs, EODA) to ensure University compliance, make recommendations on best practices, and ensure cases are resolved with appropriate campus office.

Workplace Investigations:

• Conducts workplaces investigations including interviews, witness interviews, analysis, closure letters, and investigation reports. Makes recommendations on best practices to management/senior leadership in consultation with ELRC AVP.
• Develop and provide tailored training to staff/departments regarding professionalism in the workplace to ensure effective and positive work relationships.

Campus/Community Engagement:

• Work with internal campus community members to oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive training program for faculty and staff regarding EEO and recruitments.
• Ensure compliance with EEO goals and objectives for academic and non-academic staff.
• Provide education to search committees on the value of diversity and how inherent bias and other conduct of concern impact search process, support design and delivery of workshops and programs designed to promote better understanding of equity, access, and diversity in recruiting, mobility, and retention within the CPP community.
• Provide consultative services, support and referral to individuals and groups with concerns regarding equity and affirmative action at CPP.

Management of Staff:

• Serves as HEERA manager; providing direct supervision to a team of ELR specialists, supports staff through performance and case management by way of oversight, coaching, and training.

Backup to Employee/Labor Relations & Compliance AVP:

• Serves as backup to ELRC AVP when needed on committees, meetings, and in providing general oversight to ADA, Workers Comp, EEO and HR Policy Manager.
• This position will represent ELR in an array of campus initiatives and events, which may include serving on search committees, task forces, and other University sponsored programs.

Special Projects:

• Develops and presents campus training sessions to familiarize campus administrators, and employees with University policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices.
• Special projects/programs, seniority points, layoff, early exit program, Covid-19 programs/policies, etc.