Summary
Facilitates and manages employee relations on behalf of the Company to include programs, policies, procedures and Union Contracts. Maintains effective communication and positive working relationships with employees, and management. Leads Employee Relations team members in responding to inquiries, questions and complaints as well as serving as a resource for other HR functions in the administration of policy to maintain consistent application and compliance with statutory requirements. Provides consultation and direction to the Employee Relations staff, SRP employees and management on issues related to corporate policies, guidelines, procedures, EEO, ADA, FMLA, performance management and exit interviews.
What You'll Do
- Manages and develops Employee Relations staff to include: setting performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, creating a positive/engaging work environment, evaluating performance and making compensation decisions. Holds Employee Relations staff accountable to ensure department goals, objectives, projects, etc., are met.
- Manages the Employee Relations staff in providing confidential and professional consultation to identify and resolve employee concerns and assists leadership in dealing with employee job performance, escalated and/or complex issues. Reviews and assists with recommendations on appropriate levels of discipline when dealing with performance issues.
- Provides guidance to team members during investigations in the resolution of complaints, allegations and grievances in a manner that is consistent with corporate policies/practices, applicable laws/regulations, and the Union Contracts.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Engages Legal Services as appropriate for guidance on complex matters and in the preparation of documents/responses to outside charges.
- Comprehends, interprets, and applies the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, Union contract provisions, and policies.
- Advises staff, supervisors and employees on the interpretation and application of corporate HR policies, and procedures.
- Partners with Labor Relations Manager/Team on policy development/interpretation, cases and investigations to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the client organizations, functions, and business plans, in order to provide appropriate consultation, tools and resources.
- Completes thorough evaluation of all for-cause termination requests to ensure fair and equitable treatment. Ensure access removal process as appropriate.
- Manages and oversees voluntary separations, including the retirement program responsibilities.
- Analyzes employee relations data to identify and address trends. Shares findings with senior HR leadership and HR Business Partners as appropriate.
- Manages department projects/initiates to achieve department objectives.
- Assists in the preparation of the department budget and resource requirements.
What It Takes To Succeed
- SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, PHR or SPHR is preferred
Experience
A minimum of seven years of related experience is required (if no degree, 11 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling 11 years).
Education
A bachelor's degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
SRP
Arizona United States
www.srpnet.com
