Employee Relations Director jobs in Downey, CA

Employee Relations Director oversees a company's employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. Designs and develops programs to promote employee satisfaction. Being an Employee Relations Director helps counsel employees on issues related to EEO, ADA, performance, and termination guidelines. Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees. Additionally, Employee Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Employee Relations Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Employee Relations Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director, Employee Relations
  • Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
  • Los Angeles, CA OTHER
  • ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, public charter middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles' most underserved communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening its first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school and been accepted to college. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles. Come work at Alliance, where staff achieve and scholars succeed.

    ROLE SUMMARY

    ROLE SUMMARY

    The Director, Employee Relations is a thoughtful culture creator and leader responsible for ensuring best practices on a wide range of employee relations issues including compliance with policies and procedures, providing advice and guidance on complex and challenging employee matters, and conducting investigations. Reporting to Alliance's Vice President of Employee Relations & Engagement, the Director, Employee Relations will serve as a trusted resource and strategic partner to employees, managers, and school leaders to create a community premised on trust and equity, where all staff feel a sense of belonging, can be productive and successful in achieving their professional and personal goals, and can positively contribute to Alliance's mission.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    Employee Relations Functional Leadership
    • In collaboration with the Vice President, Employee Relations & Engagement, establish the long-term vision, goals, and strategies to continue to refine Alliance's employee relations activities such as performance management, management consultation, complaint resolution, and compliance
    • Audit existing processes and workflows, augment, streamline, and refine as required by new policies, laws, and Alliance initiatives
    • Refine and maintain employee relations tracking systems; collect and analyze employee relations data and prepare periodic reports
    • Provide guidance and support to staff on the grievance process, including conducting fair and impartial investigations, and providing timely responses to staff complaints.
    • Provide individual and/or group advice, guidance, and professional support to supervisors, staff, administrators, and staff members concerning the interpretation and application of employee relations and associated policies, practices, and procedures
    • Investigate disciplinary matters and advise on recommendations and actions
    • Review and update the Employee Handbook and develop and recommend new policies
    • Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal labor and employment laws, regulations, and policies
    • Supervise a junior staff member on the day-to-day operations of Employee Relations
    Cross-Functional Leadership
    • Regularly assess and report on employee morale with an attitude of continuous improvement, constantly seeking opportunities to better support employees and foster their professional development while supporting positive employer/employee relationships that promote a high level of professionalism and motivation
    • Maintain effective professional relationships with organizations, as well as other stakeholders within Alliance
    • Project manage cross-functional issues to create/maintain an inclusive environment, assist in navigating challenges, and work with leadership to escalate and resolve systemic concerns
    Training & Capacity Building
    • Communicate current and new employee relations policies and procedures to staff.
    • Leverage data to provide insights that drive decision-making and tie constructive themes back to productive Employee Relations training, mentoring, and coaching to managers
    • Support the onboarding and training of new staff and new managers to Alliance relative to Employee Relations matters
    • Research, identify, and interpret current and emerging employee relations issues, trends, and opportunities; develop and implement responsive programs, initiatives, and communications.
    • Facilitates training for all staff on employee relations policies and procedures
    THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
    • Strong interpersonal and consulting skills with the ability to build relationships with, influence, and coach leaders across all levels of the organization and hold them accountable to metrics
    • Ability to work effectively in a multi-layered organization and build strong relationships with teachers, school leaders, and other home office and school-based staff
    • Effective conflict resolution, facilitation, and consultation skills and skills in fact-finding, analysis, problem-solving, and consulting to identify problems and recommend solutions
    • Experience in labor relations matters relative to collective bargaining
    • Excellent judgment, political sensitivity, and ability to maintain confidentiality and act collaboratively and discreetly
    • Independent thinker who can provide strategic thought leadership
    • Ability to collect and analyze data, qualitative and quantitative, to set the strategic direction for their work
    • Outstanding project management skills with strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently and simultaneously manage multiple multi-month projects to completion
    • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
    • Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of systems of oppression, equity, and inclusion
    • Understanding of urban school environments and school culture challenges; ability to link employee performance to scholarly impact
    • Exposure to talent functions and the ability to leverage the interdependencies of the talent team to maximize impact
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • At least 4 years of progressive professional work experience in a related field and a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
    WORK LOCATION

    This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

    BENEFITS

    In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is exempt.
    • Relocation : Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
    • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Please click HERE for more information on health insurance.
    • Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings. Please click HERE for more information on retirement.
    • Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
    • Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.
    WORK LOCATION

    This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

    BENEFITS

    In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is committed to equity and transparency for our team and offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is exempt.
    • Relocation : Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
    • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options that are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Please click HERE for more information on health insurance.
    • Retirement: Alliance Home Office employees are eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 7.5% of their regular yearly earnings. Please click HERE for more information on retirement.
    • Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees receive 8.5 weeks of vacation and paid time off. Additionally, full-time employees accrue 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year and receive 27 other paid holidays as part of our network calendar.
    • Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and development. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.
    COMPENSATION
    $100,000.00 - $140,500.00

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    Interested candidates should submit an application . Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

    ** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

    Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org .

    Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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Director of Academic Employee Relations
  • The California State University
  • Northridge, CA FULL_TIME
  • CSUN's Commitment to You CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the co...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Employee Relations
  • Reformation
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are: Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. We combine stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices,...
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Employee Relations Manager
  • UCLA Health Careers
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWhen you join UCLA Health, you can make a difference in people’s lives every day as you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout ...
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Senior Employee Relations Specialist
  • KRAFTON Americas
  • El Segundo, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are a global video game organization based out of Seoul, South Korea. The name derives from the slogan “Keep the craftsmanship on,” a rendition of our commitment to developing and publishing world-...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Employee Relations Specialist
  • LAcarGUY
  • Hawthorne, CA FULL_TIME
  • Sullivan Automotive Group - LAcarGUY The Employee Relations Specialist provides consultative services to all managers on a variety of issues related to motivating, coaching, and addressing performance...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Director of Operations
  • Amotec Inc.
  • Lynwood, CA
  • Director of Operations - Aerospace Manufacturing Amotec is conducting a search for a talented Director of Operations for...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • IDC Logistics, Inc.
  • Lynwood, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Position Summary The Director of Operations is responsible for providing leadership and ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • UHC Solutions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • The Director of Clinic Operations is responsible for the overall planning, development, coordination, implementation and...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Operations
  • Amotec Inc.
  • Lynwood, CA
  • Director of Operations - Aerospace Manufacturing Amotec is conducting a search for a talented Director of Operations for...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Sal Psychiatry Services
  • Norwalk, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Position Summary: As the Mental Health/ substance use Program Director, you will lead ou...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Sales
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Hermosa Beach, CA
  • Overview Rate listed is base only. Additional compensation opportunity available through commission and bonus. "Sunrise ...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activity Director
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • Overview "Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an e...
  • 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Education Program Director
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
  • Lakewood, CA
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an ...
  • 2/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program. It is also the home of the oldest still operational McDonald's restaurant in the world. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 111,779. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (33 km2). 12.4 square miles (32 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.27%) is water. The cities...
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Typical responsibilities of an employee relations manager include acting as a liaison or intermediary between employees and managers, and either creating or advising on the creation of policies around employee issues like fair compensation, useful benefits, proper work-life balance, reasonable working hours, and others.
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The basic purpose of an employee relations area within the human resources department is to maintain solid working relationships between the employer and employees.
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Specifically, Employee Relations provides consultation, direction, and oversight in performance appraisals, disciplinary processes, employee complaints, workplace injuries and workers’ compensation, union contracts, and effective manager-employee relationships.
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