Los Angeles, CA, US
4 days ago
GME Employee Relations Specialist
Description

The GME Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of GME-specific policies as required by the ACGME and provide guidance to ensure compliance with all applicable institutional policies and collective bargaining agreements.

The GME Employee Relations Specialist collaborates with housestaff organizations, DGSOM and UCLA Health Human Resources, program leadership, and GME leadership on matters involving fair treatment of residents and fellows under policy, application of FML and disability accommodation policies, due process, and complaint resolution. Functions involve the design and administration of procedures and plans related to employee workplace issues such as conduct, due process, communications, policies and procedures.  Applies applicable employee relations concepts and applies policies and procedures to resolve a variety of employee relations issues and situations to the academic and clinical environment.

The GME Employee Relations Specialist will possess a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in employee relations, graduate medical education, University policies and procedures and the ACGME requirements. They have the ability to analyze unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure and may manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. In addition they will work in close collaboration with the GME Dean (DIO) and Director, UCLA Health Employee & Labor Relations, and Legal Affairs. The Employee Relations Specialist must have deep knowledge of employment laws including FMLA/CFRA, Reasonable Accommodation, VAWA/CANRA, HIPAA, HEERA, policy and contract interpretation, EEOC/DFEH/DOJ requirements and experience in conducting investigations of harassment allegations, hostile work environment, HIPAA and workplace behavior. They must have the ability to analyze and draft proposals for negotiations, settlements, and other employment agreements as well as the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other UCLA offices (Title IX, Legal Affairs, Compliance Services, Insurance and Risk Management, etc.) and the UC Office of the President.This is a hybrid position but the expectation is to be available onsite as needed, Monday – Friday, during normal business hours.

Annual Salary Range: $76,200.00 – 158,800.00

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