HR Manager of Employee Relations

The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio for decades. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

About the role

As the HR Manager of Employee Relations, you will lead the employee relations function and partner with leaders and team members to promote a positive, consistent, and values-aligned work environment. You will oversee employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and performance management processes, and lead staff recognition events and engagement initiatives that strengthen workplace culture. This role collaborates closely with the People & Culture team to ensure HR practices are compliant, responsive, and aligned with The Buckeye Ranch’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s employee relations approach by ensuring team members receive clear, respectful, and positive communication aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the organization and coordinated with leadership and other partners.
• Serve as a senior resource to all levels of management and staff on employee-related issues; provide guidance to the Employee Relations Partner and ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Consult with employment attorney on sensitive or high-risk employee relation issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and litigation-related matters when appropriate, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and to mitigate organizational risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, performance improvement plans, and corrective actions.
• Lead employee recognition programs, including Spirit Awards, anniversary awards, and related recognition efforts, in partnership with HR, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Manage the organization’s Unemployment compensation program and claims through OBES.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five years of relevant HR working experience, preferably with advising on complex employee issues.
• Active PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification (preferred).
• Active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Benefits

Benefits effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (three weeks within the first year).
• Daily Pay Partners – access to earned wages before payday.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Non-profit student loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral program.