Employee Relations Manager

As Employee Relations Manager, you will be a crucial link between employees and management and will focus on creating a positive work environment for all employees.

Responsibilities:

• Write and maintain employee handbooks (i.e., Develop programs, policies and procedures to promote fair and equitable employee relations and business decisions)
• Verify program alignment with company vision and objectives
• Ensure company compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws
• Research & evaluate current employee benefit trends and manage employee benefit programs
• Evaluate current compensation trends and assist CFO with year-end compensation planning
• Address complaints from employees and work to create/maintain an inclusive company culture
• Update and maintain department employment records and organizational charts
• Plan and coordinate company events
• Work with departmental leaders to create and implement training programs
• Develop onboarding program for new hires
• Assist with talent acquisition processes as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 years full-time work experience in a Human Resources role (7 years of full time work experience if you do not have a Bachelor's Degree)
• Solid working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee and labor relations
• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing programs that measurably impact positive employee relations
• Experience working in entrepreneurial and team environments
• A strong track record of setting and achieving goals
• Effective organizational and writing skills with a go-getter attitude
• Discretion, integrity and confidentiality - ability to responsibly handle sensitive information
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and SharePoint
• Experience with ADP TotalSource a plus

Key Traits:

• Empathetic listener and guide for employees - you are able to effectively listen and you know how to broker and respect an agreement with employees
• A team-building mentality - you are interested in being a part of a successful organization and you know how to be accountable
• An ambitious attitude - you refuse to settle for status quo and look for opportunities to sharpen your own tool kit with training as well as to improve current processes in place with recommendations
• Ability to work independently – you will be an HR department of one, reporting to the CFO

About ConData:

For over 60 years, the world's largest shippers have trusted ConData, headquartered in the west suburbs of Chicago, with their freight post audit service. ConData saves global shippers money on their transportation costs with the industry's only worldwide post audit across all modes of transportation (TL, LTL, Dedicated, Intermodal, Rail, Ocean, Air, and Small Parcel). Over the last three years, ConData has reinvested in its people, proprietary technology, and strategic acquisitions and partnerships. As a result, more shippers are discovering why over a quarter of the Fortune 100 work with us to reduce costs and improve procurement, operational, and invoicing processes.

Why ConData:

ConData has built an exciting, entrepreneurial environment where thinking outside of the box is the standard. Multiple years of strong company growth means opportunities abound for an enthusiastic self-starter with a desire to expand their skill set and job responsibilities.

We foster a diverse and inclusive environment and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following items.

• 401(k) with match
• Bonus plan
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account contributions
• Life and disability insurance (company paid and supplemental options)
• Referral bonus program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oak Brook, IL 60523: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• ADP TotalSource: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Brook, IL 60523

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000