Employee Relations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, disputes and workplace conflicts.
• Conduct thorough, objective investigations into allegations of misconduct, harassment, or policy violations.
• Prepare detailed reports and complete with guidance on solutions.
• Advise management and HR Business Partners on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Create, implement, and enforce company policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct in adherence to federal and state labor laws.
• Take part in the Engagement Survey process and support the data analysis and recommended action plans based on the results.
• Monitor workplace culture and provide guidance on strategies to boost morale and retention.
• Take part in the design and maintenance of the company’s engagement and labor relations strategies.
• Work with Learning and Development on the creation of training materials and resources for:
• Union awareness initiatives
• Respectful workplace
• Best practices for employee engagement for leadership
• Compliance, safety, security and risk
• Employee relations and performance management
• Continue to update materials and resources as needs evolve.
• Train HR Business Partners on providing training to leadership on engagement and union awareness for consistency with our facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in HR, with specific experience in employee relations, labor relations, and/or employment law.
• SHRM (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) or HRCI (SPHR or PHR) certifications preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong conflict resolution, mediation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Detail and results oriented.
• Deep understanding of employment legislation in the US (e.g. EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADEA).

Success Measures

• Reduction of turnover rates
• Increased engagement scores
• Union activity avoidance
• Speed/efficiency of dispute resolution

Benefits Summary

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k plus a company match
• ESPP - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (no cost to you)
• Vacation & Sick pay
• Paid Company Holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discounts Along With Many Other Employee Benefits

Additional Information

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