Employee Relations Manager

$90,000 - $140,000/Yr

Schnabel Engineering - Glen Allen, VA

Full-time - Senior

Glen Allen, VA

501-1,000 employees

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About the position

The Employee Relations Manager at Schnabel Engineering is responsible for leading the employee relations function within the firm. This role focuses on fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and effectively managing complex employee relations issues. The manager will support HR strategies, enhance management-employee relationships, and contribute to organizational performance, employee retention, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee employee relations strategies, policies, and processes.
• Manage and resolve routine and complex employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Keep current with changes in employment law and workplace trends affecting government contractors.
• Provide consultation to managers and employees on resolving disputes and conflict resolution techniques.
• Partner with managers to develop employee management skills and improve communication.
• Develop, review, and update employee relations policies and lead training sessions for managers and employees.
• Track and analyze employee relations metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead initiatives to support employee engagement and workplace satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5-7 years in employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to government contractors.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution, problem-solving, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases with confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR metrics and software.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree or certification(s) such as MBA, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP.
• Previous experience in government contracting or professional services sectors.
• Familiarity with engineering or technical industry environments.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Wellness program
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Life insurance