What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Manager position at HR Recruiting Firm?
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our client's team. This role involves providing expert guidance on a range of employee relations and labor issues, supporting departmental leaders, managing HR processes, and collaborating with legal counsel and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee & Labor Relations:
- Provide advice and support to department leaders on employment matters, including conflict resolution and corrective actions.
- Guide departments through employment processes such as FMLA, layoffs, and work rules.
- Collaborate with supervisors, faculty, and HR representatives to ensure adherence to HR procedures.
- Assist with large-scale department reorganizations and transitions.
- Support the grievance process and union-related matters in collaboration with Labor Relations.
- Investigate and resolve employee complaints, ensuring compliance with policies.
- Facilitate meetings related to employee grievances, including Skelly meetings.
- Negotiate separation agreements and assist with employee transitions.
- Develop action plans for reorganizations and identify common employee relations issues across departments.
- Provide guidance on policy and contract interpretation, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
- Assist in developing and updating HR-related policies and protocols.
- Collaborate with risk management and counsel regarding employee matters, including litigation.
- Administer labor policies and contracts across the organization, ensuring compliance.
- Assist in union negotiations and provide advocacy at grievance and arbitration hearings.
- Advise leaders on the outcomes and risks associated with employee cases.
- Draft correspondence and assist with investigations related to grievances and employee complaints.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in employee relations, with a strong understanding of public sector laws.
- 3 years of experience in union environments.
- Expertise in drafting documents, such as investigative reports and settlement agreements.
- Strong presentation skills, with experience conducting trainings and grievance meetings.
- In-depth knowledge of employment laws.
- Experience conducting workplace and employee relations investigations.
- Ability to analyze proposals for contract negotiations and settlements.
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across multiple departments and with legal teams.
This role offers the opportunity to manage complex employee relations matters in a dynamic environment, fostering a supportive and compliant workplace culture.
