Human Resources Manager

About the role

The HR Manager oversees all employee relations functions for Operations, Support, and Advance Planning Divisions. This role leads a team of HR professionals who provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions up to and including separations, and other employee related activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and mentor Employee Relations Specialists in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Lead the full life cycle management of Human Resources direct reports, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; managing performance addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues.
• Provide guidance and oversee employee investigations, disciplinary actions, sensitive employee matters, and terminations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on performance management, documentation, and workplace conflict resolution of employee related issues.
• Develop and implement proactive employee relations strategies to improve engagement and reduce risks.
• Participate in the development of employee surveys, and/or data gatherings and report-backs.
• Oversee, and when necessary, conduct investigations involving harassment claims, discrimination complaints, retaliation complaints, and policy violations.
• Participate and create reports for Pre-Discharge Reviews, Grievance Hearings, and Termination Appeals.
• Oversee tracking of personnel transactions in UKG or related HCM system, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and separations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of recruitment practices and employment related compliance matters, offering oversight and guidance to ensure hiring practices follow employment laws, organizational policies, and fair and consistent employment practices.
• Assist the Learning and Development Specialist to deliver aspects of the Introduction to Forest Lawn Leadership segments, including separations, promotions, and performance review, safety, unions, and sexual harassment prevention.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Regularly seek guidance and maintain consistent communication with upper management and Executive Offices.
• Regularly visit other departments and park locations.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Aid in the development and implementation of the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Track and analyze employee relations trends such as turnover, corrective action, and separation reasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR management experience, with strong emphasis on employee relations.
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, Workers Compensation, Benefits, and Compensation.
• Experience with Human Capital Management systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; proven public speaking experience.
• Expertise in workplace investigations and documentation standards.
• Strong conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Valid CA Driver’s License including state required levels of active auto insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation, as traveling and use of a personal vehicle is required.
• HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

Forest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

Pay

Competitive Benefits

Schedule

Forest Lawn offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of our employees.