HR Manager - Employee Relations

Job Title : HR Manager - Employee Relations

Experience Level : Mid-Level

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HR Manager with a focus on employee relations and a strong background within a manufacturing environment.

With at least 7 years of experience in human resources management, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing employee relations, ensuring legal compliance, and implementing strategies to foster a positive and productive work culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Employee Relations :
• Lead and manage the employee relations function, handling complex workplace issues including conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors and managers in effectively managing employee relations and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and ensure resolution in a fair and legally compliant manner.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention.
• Supervisory Responsibilities :
• Supervise and mentor a team of HR professionals, providing leadership, training, and development opportunities to enhance their performance and growth.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, ensuring the team meets objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Facilitate effective communication between HR staff and other departments to support business objectives and foster collaboration.
• Compliance and Policy Management :
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Regularly update and enforce HR policies in response to changes in legislation or business needs, ensuring that policies reflect best practices in the industry.
• Partner with legal counsel and external consultants to address complex employee relations issues while minimizing risks.
• Workforce Planning and Strategy :
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement workforce strategies that align with business goals.
• Analyze trends and metrics related to employee relations and use data to make informed decisions and recommendations to leadership. Required Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in a management role
• Strong expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements within a manufacturing setting
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing HR teams and improving organizational performance Skills & Competencies :
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism Preferred Qualifications :
• PHR / SPHR or SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience in labor relations, union environments, and manufacturing settings

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity.

You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ( we, our, or Vaco ) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.