Employee Relations Partner-CA

About the role

Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, demonstrate a strong understanding of the business model, identify critical challenges and opportunities, and assess the impact from an employee relations perspective.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal counsel as needed/required.

Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees regarding behaviors, skills, and performance, including individual and team development, business decision-making, problem-solving, and workplace practices.

Possess strong mediation skills to facilitate problem/resolution conversations between employees and leadership. Own and resolve complex and non-complex employee relations issues. Responsible for intake of complaints, investigating allegations, developing investigation plans, conducting effective interviews and data collection, completing written summaries, and communicating with relevant parties.

Monitor processes and practices to ensure appropriateness, fairness, and documentation that supports outcomes. Analyze data and trends to proactively identify strategies (e.g., training, policy changes) to optimize business performance and mitigate future risk in partnership with HR stakeholders.

• Responsible for unemployment functions, such as claim responses and related hearings.
• Participate in the response to EEOC Claims for assigned client groups.
• Prepare monthly metric reports of Employee Relations activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive and confidential information and/or activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline. Related HR certifications (such as a PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on Employee Relations.
• Experience providing advice and recommendations on matters to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, employee regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leveraging data and insights to identify trends and develop solutions for sustained improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills, leadership, customer service focus, self-motivation, and ability to perform multiple tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to problems timely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using various HRIS systems.
• 10%-20% travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Position works in-office at the corporate location.
• Ability to sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to view video display terminal images for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to reach, bend, and stoop as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to focus and concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators (if applicable).
• Ability to travel up to 20% via airplane or vehicle (if applicable).
• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

Benefits

• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Personal time.

Pay

$77,200/yr - $128,800/yr