Employee Relations Manager

• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA
• Minimum of 6 years of direct Employee Relations experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution

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Job Description:

• Reporting to the Associate Director, Employee Relations, the Employee Relations Manager provides advice and counsel to managers and associates on various employee relations and management issues.
• Has depth and breadth of experience, knowledge and skills and utilizes the skill set to investigate complicated employee relations issues.
• Ability to work independently. Temporary assignment with possibility to become permanent.

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and employee relations advice to Senior Business Unit, Functional and Regional leaders, managers, HRBP’s and associates.
• Reviews and assists managers in reviewing corrective action, performance management, and completes all termination documentation.
• Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations.
• Partners with the Labor & Employment Legal team to review and make recommendations on complex issues, such as terminations, investigations, and medical issues/accommodations, to effectively mitigate company risk.
• Partners with the Accommodation team for: ADA accommodation and workplace restriction processes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, preferably in Management, HR or psychology, Will accept an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Professional membership, preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of cumulative direct Employee Relations experience required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution. required
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA required
• Experience supporting Sr. Business Unit, Function or Region leadership level client groups.
• Experience with Exempt Level Professionals and Sr Level Management with direct experience providing strategic guidance on employee relations issues, including performance and developmental management. Experience with Operations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with multiple internal departments manner to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints