Sr. Employee Relations Manager

About the role

This role manages employee relations (ER) functions for Vistra by investigating ER issues and determining appropriate remedial, disciplinary, or other actions; reviewing and interpreting policies; developing and delivering ER training, supporting labor and employment litigation, and supporting employee-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with state and federal agencies and directs employee relations activities to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Advises the Senior Leadership Team, the Leadership Team, line management, and HR peers in employee relations matters; also provides training or updates to the HR field
• Supports Employee Relations issues in the field with field HR personnel and ensures that all investigators are well trained in investigative skills and adhere to the procedures for ER
• Manages ER investigations process, including Code of Conduct violations and other policies, advising clients in taking appropriate corrective action, and reviewing proposed disciplinary actions and preparing related documentation
• Prepares and presents ER compliance metrics to senior leaders and other stakeholders
• Develops and delivers employee compliance training, including Civil Treatment, ADA, FMLA, and other workplace laws
• Collaborates with HR and Leadership teams to implement trainings and programs that enhance engagement, retention and workplace culture
• Interprets, revises, and monitors for developments relating to HR policies and provides guidance to Human Resources team
• Supports severance programs, including by assisting with personnel rating and ranking process and preparing related documentation such as adverse impact analyses and OWBPA disclosures for legal review

Requirements

• Five or more years of relevant professional ER and interview experience required
• Three or more years managing and HR or ER team and processes
• Labor and employment law knowledge, awareness of HR trends
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels and areas of the company
• High school diploma or certificate of equivalency
• Certification as SPHR or PHR preferred

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should exhibit leadership and management principles reflecting company core values to ensure overall business HR function success, promote positive relations with employees, customers, union leaders, community leaders and regulators, and build relationships with HR partners and business clients to deliver best-in-class advice regarding ER matters and emerging ER issues.

Company Culture

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

We are located in Irving, Texas, and are part of Vistra Corporate Services Company.