About the position
Under general direction, the Manager, Employee Relations is responsible for providing support for agency management employees by working with them on improving their management and communication skills, understanding and adhering to agency policies and procedures, writing warning notices, reinforcing the importance of monitoring attendance and lateness in their programs, and conducting management-related workshops. The duties and responsibilities include working with management staff to improve their abilities, identifying weaknesses in agency management, ensuring consistency of Employee Relations practices, conducting training programs, and keeping management informed of new labor laws.
Responsibilities
- Works with management staff in improving their abilities and skills.
- Identifies weaknesses in agency management and recommends ways to strengthen them.
- Ensures consistency of Employee Relations practices across the agency and utilizes best practices.
- Ensures familiarity and compliance with agency Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Conducts training programs for management employees aimed at improving their management and communication skills.
- Stresses the importance of regularly reviewing Time & Attendance Sheets to identify issues with sick time, absences, and lateness.
- Assists management staff in writing Warning Notices effectively.
- Conducts investigations pertaining to employees placed on Administrative Leave based on allegations of rule violations.
- Keeps management aware of new labor laws or regulations and ensures compliance.
- Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees and other departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-Mail.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the position.
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend corrective measures.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly to various agency program sites.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
- At least five years of prior Employee Relations experience.
