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Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, the incumbent will lead the delivery of the full suite of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) functions and provide supervision of ELR employees. The Director of ELR shall plan and manage SF State’s ELR programs in support of the University’s strategic initiatives and provide guidance and coaching to senior leadership and directors, and department managers regarding employee and labor issues and compliance with applicable employment and labor laws and regulations, policies and collective bargaining agreements and constructive relations with union representatives.
Additionally, the incumbent will advance the work of Performance Management and recommend best practices in a unionized environment. The incumbent will work with all campus constituencies to promote a positive environment in support of all employee groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Employee and Labor Relations, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in labor/employee relations with exposure to a broad range of HR functions (recruitment, hiring, compensation, leaves, benefits, payroll, workers compensation).
A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising professional-level staff.
Experience with employment-based investigations (e.g. discrimination, sexual harassment).
Experience in facilitating training sessions and coaching individuals in one-on-one meetings.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, including resolving unusual and complex issues.
Consistently demonstrated professional, tactful negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve objectives.
Strong commitment to teamwork both with the HR team and with partner departments.
Strong interpersonal skills to include active listening, informing, advising and assessing. Ability to apply these skills at all levels and in diverse settings.
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal presentations and with diverse audiences
Ability to maintain and effectively deal with highly confidential matters and exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
Thorough knowledge of employee review systems and current trends in evaluation processes.
Thorough knowledge of current Federal, State and Local laws including Title VII.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in and knowledge of the administration of employment policies in an institution of higher education
Experience with PeopleSoft
Knowledge working within the California State University System
Experience with unions and/or partnerships
SPHR
Five years experience in a Human Resources Manager position
