Employee Relations Manager Baxter Auto

Baxter Shared Services - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Kansas City, KS

11-50 employees

About the position

The Employee Relations Manager at Baxter Auto plays a crucial role in leading and managing HR and employee relations functions. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance with labor laws while fostering a collaborative and trusting work environment. The role involves building relationships with management and employees, handling complex employee issues, and conducting investigations into misconduct and performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with General Managers, Store Leaders, and employees at all levels.
• Develop the Store Leader's ability to handle employee issues including performance management, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Manage all leave of absence processes including FMLA, ADA, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Worker's Compensation.
• Provide training on various employee-related topics to ensure adherence to compliance policies.
• Maintain and expand a trusting, collaborative work environment for all employees to advocate for employee satisfaction and execute business objectives.
• Conduct internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, poor performance, and violations of company policies.
• Develop/adopt policies, procedures, and programs to promote fair and efficient business decisions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of complex employee relations experience with emphasis on conflict resolution and investigations.
• Knowledge of EEO, FMLA, ADA, work comp., and ERISA law regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred.
• PHR and/or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel to assigned store locations.
• Demonstrated experience with constructive conflict management, resolution, and analysis.
• Working knowledge of all Employee Relations laws and investigation claims at all levels of the company.
• Strong collaboration and communication capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• PHR and/or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule