Employee Relations Manager - Industrial Laundry

About the Company

Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held company and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers’ needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

About the Role

This position will drive key initiatives in areas like performance management, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing leadership and counsel in the area of Human Resources across several locations in California (Santa Barbara, Chino, Sacramento, and Newark).

Base salary is $75,000 to $100,000. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves employment actions including counseling and terminations.
• Consults with management regarding appropriate handling of employee relations issues.
• Handles employment-related inquiries and concerns from employees, referring complex matters to the appropriate staff.
• Answers policy and procedure questions.
• Participates in labor relations activities such as responding to grievances and participating in collective bargaining.
• Develops strong interdepartmental partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Conducts training and information sessions on Human Resources-related topics.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal working regulations, as well as internal company policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• Five years of progressive Human Resources-related experience.
• Familiarity with union workplace.
• Knowledge of employment law and practices, understanding of Company policies, procedures, and state and federal laws, with the ability to apply the knowledge to multiple situations.
• Practical experience in a production or service industry.
• Must be able to handle difficult or emotionally driven situations.
• Must be able to uphold the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Bilingual Proficiency - candidates who are conversational in English/Spanish are preferred.
• Must have computer knowledge with proficiency in MS Office applications.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off