Employee Relations Manager jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

Description

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to oversee and manage employee relations matters across our multi state organization, with a specific focus on California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, deep knowledge of California labor laws, and a proven track record of resolving complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, providing guidance on policy interpretation, and resolving disputes.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies and programs that align with company goals and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Advise and train managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local employment laws, particularly in California, and ensure company compliance.
• Partner with legal counsel as needed to address complex employee relations issues and mitigate legal risks.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Maintain accurate and complete employee relations records and documentation.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in employee relations, with a focus on California employment law.
• Post secondary education experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, particularly in California.
• Proven ability to effectively manage complex employee relations issues and investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably PAYCOM) and Microsoft Office Suite.

The Team
International Education Corporation (IEC) is the parent company for U.S. Colleges, United Education Institute, Sage Truck Driving Schools and UEI College. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud. We operate with a vigilant focus on five strategies and drivers of success: growth, quality, regulatory compliance, one standard of excellence, and financial effectiveness.

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At IEC, we don't just embrace diversity we crave it. We have purposefully built a team of talented people not only with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, but professional diversity as well. We believe that a team of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences bring different perspectives and ideas to the table as we endeavor to help our students succeed. What will you bring?

Our students are making an investment in their futures, and joining the IEC team is an investment in your future. We are an employee-owned company with mentorship, training, and career pathways in every department. You chart your own success at IEC.

The Perks
We are engaged in meaningful, purposeful work that is transforming lives and communities every day. In addition, our team members enjoy a host of perks including ownership in the company. What does that mean? IEC has a structured Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), where employees earn shares of the company every year; the longer you're part of our team, the more shares you earn. When you're ready to retire, IEC buys those shares back so you can live out your retirement dreams. Other employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance; a generously matched 401(k) plan; and accrued paid-time-off and 10 company holidays every year. The biggest perk of all? The monumental sense of pride as you help students overcome obstacles to improve their lives. We live for that.