Manager, Employee Relations - Human Resources

About the role

The Manager Employee Relations partners with HR and business leaders to support compliance initiatives, promote positive employee relations, and mitigate organizational risk.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance on workforce relations matters, including policy interpretation, investigations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports the development, implementation, and administration of HR policies, programs, and procedures while ensuring alignment with applicable employment laws and organizational objectives.
• Assists with organizational change initiatives, HR compliance activities, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance the employee experience.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or related Human Resources role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, interpreting HR policies, and applying employment laws.
• Experience partnering with leaders to resolve workplace issues and support business objectives.
• Current working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance requirements, workplace investigations, and employee relations practices.
• Experience developing and delivering HR training or educational resources is preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Ability to draft, revise, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and respond professionally in sensitive situations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively across HR and business teams while supporting organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to respecting differences and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Previous lead, project management, or supervisory experience.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Pay

The current salary range for this position is $58.76 to $96.54. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.