Employee Relations Manager

Garney Construction - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

As an Employee Relations Manager at Garney Construction in North Kansas City, MO, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment by managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This position involves developing and implementing effective employee relations strategies, guiding performance management processes, and conducting training programs on employee relations topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective employee relations strategies and policies.
• Guide performance management processes and conflict resolution initiatives.
• Investigate and address employee complaints and grievances promptly.
• Mediate disputes between employees and management.
• Conduct training programs on employee relations topics.
• Collaborate with the HR department to update policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of employee relations activities.
• Stay up-to-date on employment law and industry trends.
• Analyze data and information to assess the cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes.
• Conduct research on human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues.
• Provide legal guidance and advice to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and departments in negotiations with employee and labor groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience in employee relations, HR management, or a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Bachelor's degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Four years of professional human resource administration experience, with at least two years in employee relations preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K Retirement plan
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability
• Holidays, Vacation and PTO
• Bonus program