Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director for Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Business Partner (BP) is an experienced Human Resources (HR) leader who strategically advises and supports business leaders on complex employee and labor matters, ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and union agreements. The ELR BP focuses on resolving work-related issues, handling investigations, managing performance and disciplinary actions, and developing proactive HR strategies to meet business objectives, especially during times of change.

Responsibilities:

• Incumbent will investigate complex employee relations issues involving allegations of misconduct and violations of university policy for Faculty and Staff. Advise on performance management, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes. Resolve employee grievances and conduct sophisticated decision reviews.
• Incumbent conducts interviews, gathers evidence, provides investigatory information to the Associate Director, and interprets applicable policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements to draft high-quality written documentation, summarizing investigative findings, analysis of the evidence and forming conclusions.
• Work with senior leaders and managers to align HR initiatives with business goals. Cultivates rapport with Staff, Faculty, and Union representatives to achieve desired outcomes. Advise and provide guidance to administrators on employee and labor-related issues, performance management, and organizational change, to promote an engaged and positive working environment.
• Provide advice and training to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Develop, coordinate, guide, present, and implement trainings and professional development.
• Maintain and track accurate, confidential case records. Prepare data and statistical analysis reports of Employee and Labor Relations activities and projects.
• In partnership with the University Legal Counsel, participates in hearings and mediations by performing such tasks as interviewing potential witnesses, preparing for hearings, and preparing exhibits.
• Support other core projects across Employee and Labor Relations and Human Resource initiatives as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum 3 years of related experience, human resources department, or comparable field.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and research skills and the ability to generate concise, logical, and formal analytical reports that convey complex and sensitive issues.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations. Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents such as court opinions, laws, and federal regulations to evaluate their impact on University policies and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, faculty, students, and community partners.
• Demonstrated assessment, investigation, and resolution of concerns and complaints, including conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, complaint screening, interviewing, consultation and advice, and conducting investigations.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment, to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations, including the ability to maintain confidentiality, be discreet, and maintain neutrality in the face of indifference or conflict.
• Demonstrated skill and sensitivity in interacting with various ethnic, social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to identify, investigate, and facilitate problem resolution.
• Must be committed to principles of due process, fairness, and respect.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: minimum $6,250 - maximum $7,700 per month

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/At-will

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.          

This is a full-time management (MPP) position.  MPP employees serve at the will of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests ("Form 700") within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.

First considerations will be given to candidates who apply by Wednesday April 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

California State University, San Bernardino, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

CSUSB is not an E-Verify employer and cannot support visa holders with certain requirements (e.g., H1B, F1, STEM OPT).

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, 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 conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.  Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act