Human Resources Employee Relations Manager

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Job description

Merakey is currently seeking an HR Employee Relations Manager to join our team in California.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Handle all aspects of employee relations issues investigation, research, communication with all parties involved, summary and next steps.

• Must have and maintain working knowledge of employee/labor relations, coaching & counseling employees, conducting internal investigations, and federal, state, and local employment laws (including but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, EEOC/PHRC, HIPAA, COBRA, FLSA, ADAA, workers compensation, and FMLA leave of absence laws).

• Assist management in creating and administering corrective actions.

• Assist management with creating and administering performance improvement plans.

• Assist management with terminations when necessary.

• Address education and training opportunities regarding ER issues with management and staff when appropriate and applicable.

• Create solid relationship with the management teams they support.

• Be viewed as a resource to Merakey management.

• Ability to deal with difficult subjects and have hard conversations.

• Work with other members of HR team to support Operations when necessary.

• Partner with Labor Specialists with regards to interpreting contracts, grievances and mediation etc.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Merakey offers:

• Flexible schedules

• Excellent paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Telemedicine

• Competitive compensation

• Retirement planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness

• Employee savings program including discounts on cell phones, computers, travel, and more

• Career advancement and professional development

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and active Employee Resource Groups

• Work/life balance

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.

For more information about Merakey services, please visit:

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

• Bachelors in HR or business required.

• Masters in HR or business preferred.

• California SHRM certificate.

• A minimum of 6 years in HR required.

• A minimum of 3 years handling ER issues preferred.

• Ability to work remotely.

• Experience with Labor Relations, Union and Non-Union environments, and CA Employment Law.

• Experience with large, multi-state companies preferred.

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