VP - Workforce Relations & Compliance

The Vice President, Workforce Relations & Compliance provides strategic leadership for labor relations, employee relations, workforce compliance, policy governance, workforce accountability, and labor-management partnerships across UCSF Health and Campus.

The position serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy, labor relations, collective bargaining, workforce accountability, compliance, workforce policy, and workforce-related organizational risk. Working closely with the University of California Office of the President (UCOP), including the UC Office of General Counsel and UC Systemwide Labor Relations and Employee Relations, UCSF Campus Counsel, UC campuses, and UC Health systems, the Vice President represents UCSF's interests in systemwide labor relations initiatives, collective bargaining strategy, workforce policy development, labor litigation, and labor-management partnerships.

The Vice President serves as the executive leader responsible for transforming Workforce Relations functions across UCSF by modernizing workforce policies, improving service delivery, simplifying processes, enhancing workforce experiences, and strengthening transparency, consistency, accountability, and responsiveness across labor relations, employee relations, compliance, and workforce governance programs.

The position serves as UCSF's designated executive accountable for enterprise compliance with collective bargaining agreements, workforce policies, arbitration awards, settlement agreements, labor-management commitments, and workforce-related legal and regulatory requirements, including formal governance and oversight responsibilities established through labor agreements such as the AFSCME Article 5 Responsible Executive role.

Through strategic leadership, governance, executive alignment, and organizational transformation, the Vice President advances a culture of accountability, consistency, partnership, and operational excellence that supports UCSF's mission and strategic priorities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Req / Pref Deep knowledge of California labor law, public sector labor relations, and union environments. Req Demonstrated experience building or transforming HR functions and operating models. Req Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization. Req Core Competencies - Strategic Thinking & Execution - Labor Relations Expertise - Organizational Transformation - Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Policy Development & Governance - Change Leadership - Collaboration & Influence Req Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department. Excellent leadership abilities to oversee multiple functions or departments through subordinate managers. Req Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques. Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively. Req Able to interpret and communicate, both verbally and in writing, highly complex, and often highly technical information in a clear and concise manner. Excellent communication skills with a diversity of communication styles; may make oral or written presentations. Req Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates; ability to build relationships. Able to attract, develop, engage and retain staff. Req Demonstrated ability to execute strategies to address an identified problem. Req Ability to gain credibility with all levels of leadership. Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with peers and colleagues. Req Proven track record partnering with audit and risk functions to implement compliance programs. Pref Education, Licenses and Certifications: Education Req / Pref Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field. Req Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or related field) preferred. Pref 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in labor relations, employee relations, and HR compliance. Req Experience within UC system or large academic medical centers. Pref