Sr. Manager, Employee Relations

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As a member of our Human Resources team, the Sr. Employee Relations Manager (ERM) is responsible for facilitating employee relations and resolving any human resource issues as required with the aim of building a positive and engaged work environment for the organization under the supervision of the HR Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• After analyzing the information, makes recommendations on changes.
• Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develop further training as needed.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and departments in the preparation for and participation in negotiation with employee and labor groups.
• Collaborates with leadership on matters of policy and terms of memoranda of understanding before and throughout the negotiation process.
• Participating in and/or leading projects focused on continuous improvement.
• Ensuring the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Analyzes information and data necessary to define and discern cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
• Researches and explains laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues.

SKILLS:

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Thorough understanding of negotiation techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning labor relations.
• Thorough understanding of dispute resolution and compensation administration.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field required.
• Four years of professional human resource administration, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience.