Employee Relations Manager

Position Summary
Employee Relations Manager will serve as a member of our Human Resource Team and will be responsible for providing guidance and advice on employee relations matters for Necco. The ERM will support leadership through partnering with assigned (multi-state) operational business units and by serving in an advisory capacity regarding HR Policies, Company practices, and local, state, and federal employment laws.
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Policies and Procedures

• Ensures that all Necco HR policies and procedures follow federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Develops/adopts policies, procedures, and programs to promote fair and efficient business decisions at a local, state, and federal level
• Identifies opportunities to improve HR procedures and implements workflow and automation as needed
• Partners with Payroll and Benefits team to ensure Leave of Absence (LOA) policies are following FMLA, State Disability, and all company leave requirements

Employee Relations

• Provides strategic expertise, consultation, and coaching to management regarding ER matters (problem solving, grievance resolution, regulatory HR compliance, employee corrective action, and litigation/mitigation)
• Leads and directs HR/ER investigations, including gathering and analyzing facts, applying relevant laws, policies, and past practice to reach conclusions, recommends and influences management actions
• Acts as a corporate representative with external legal counsel regarding HR legal matters
• Serves as a liaison between the Human Resources Department and legal to identify and resolve EEO complaints and employee relations issues

Regulatory Compliance

• In partnership with cross-functional teams, conducts internal audits to investigate, and identify, areas of concerns relating to AAP and EEO compliance
• Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance with government regulations and prepare responses to audits
• Ensures that all HR compliance requirements are relevant to the current law and oversees changes in regulations through our company procedures
• Manages unemployment Insurance and Workers Compensation processes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws
• Develops and conducts trainings on specific HR topics as needed
• Monitors and ensures each locations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of HR management experience with a focus on Employee Relations
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state leave of absence requirements and disability accommodations
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field Human Resources Professional Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred
• Strong supervisory, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to new systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid Driver’s License required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year