Employee Relations Manager jobs in District of Columbia

The incumbent is responsible for the success of employee relations at the DNC. An ideal Employee Relations Manager is a self-starter who will approach the role with a commitment to collaboration and empathy, confidentiality, and discretion, while maintaining flexibility. This position will play a key role on the HR team by leading internal investigations and employee issues in a timely and sensitive manner. Additionally, this role is responsible for the day-to-day partnership with the DNC employee union, including the vision, strategy, management, and planning of labor relations initiatives for the DNC. The successful incumbent will develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the bargaining unit committee and union representatives, while tracking and monitoring relevant union data.

• Develop, maintain, and implement employee relations strategies with the HR Director 
• Manage implementation and execution of processes designed to identify and resolve issues before they reach critical mass;
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports in collaboration with the HR Director, legal team, and other appropriate leadership;
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors in employee relations best practices and strategies for addressing problems and grievances through proper questioning and risk assessment and the application of HR knowledge, such as relevant policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable law, to provide consultation that reduces risk and builds a positive work environment for all;
• Work with multiple team departments and staff members with differing points of view while maintaining confidentiality of highly sensitive subject matter;
• Cultivate a strong partnership with the DNC employee union at all levels.
• Support the Director of HR on interpreting and applying applicable labor and employment laws, regulations, and standards at the federal and state level, in consultation with the COO and legal team;
• Responsible for all bargaining unit related reporting and data;
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with any collective bargaining agreements in effect;
• Develops and conducts necessary collective bargaining agreement or union related training;
• Oversee the grievance process, tracking timelines of the grievance administrative regulation, and attends or is available to attend grievance hearings and meetings when applicable, including arbitrations;
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission

• Passion for electing Democrats up and down the ballot;
• Effective and empathetic communicator, especially during difficult conversations;
• Innovative problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Management experience with strategic labor relationships is helpful;
• Ability to effectively establish trust and rapport;
• Ability to deliver challenging information effectively;
• Solutions oriented team-player;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times;
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills;
• Experience with maintaining and manipulating data;
• Professional experience in a human resources, including five years in employee relations; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities or equivalent professional experience; 
• SHRM or PHR certificate preferred but should not prevent interested candidates from applying.

The starting salary for the Employee Relations Manager position is $85,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.  

Benefits:

The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:

- More than 30 days of paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;

- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;

- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;

- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;

- Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;

- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.