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Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation · 3 hours ago

Sr. Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

Highland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, seeking a Senior Employee & Labor Relations Specialist. This role involves managing complex employee relations cases, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with labor policies, while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Leads investigative efforts related to employee and labor relations matters, including grievances, compliance concerns, and reports received through whistleblower hotlines or direct HR channels. Serve as a key employee relations partner, engaging HR leadership when necessary to ensure effective use of internal and external resources. Conducts thorough investigations, prepares detailed documentation and case summaries, and provides recommendations to managers and supervisors on a range of workplace issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, corrective actions, grievances, progressive discipline, and terminations. Ensures fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes aligned with applicable law and enterprise policies

Provides advice and guidance to department leaders on employment best practices, company policies, and employment laws. Responds to employee concerns and allegations of misconduct, including discrimination and harassment, or company policies violations, by conducting timely internal investigations independently or in collaboration with department leadership, HR, legal, and other stakeholders. Summarizes findings and recommends appropriate course of action to mitigate risk and ensure compliance

Collects, tracks, and analyzes employee and labor relations data to identify trends, root causes, and areas of concern. Prepares reports and dashboards to inform HR leadership of key metrics related to investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace climate. Uses data insights to recommend proactive strategies to support compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in employee and labor relations practices

Acts as a subject matter on collective bargaining agreements (CBA), supporting all steps of the grievance process in partnership with HR Leadership. Assists in labor and contract negotiations by providing research, documentation, and strategic input to ensure alignment with enterprise goals

Performs other duties as assigned to support the eﬃcient operation of the department

Qualification

Employee relations expertiseLabor relations knowledgeEmployment law understandingInvestigative skillsData analysisHuman Resources experienceConflict resolutionProfessionalismDiplomacyWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsIntegrityFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology or related field is required

Minimum six (6) years of broad Human Resources experience with at least four (4) years direct experience in employee and labor relations within an organization of 1000 or more team members is required

Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Advanced understanding and knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, and employment law

Demonstrated ability to conduct confidential investigations on critical employee relations matters and present findings and recommendations to Human Resources

Strong investigative, problem solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain objectivity when working with team member situations without getting too emotionally invested or divested

Exhibit diplomacy and acts as settling influence to defuse tensions

Able to shift gears easily and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty

Works to establish personal rapport with internal clients, is easy to approach, and acts with sensitivity and patience with the interpersonal anxieties of others

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license

Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required

Preferred

Experience working in Tribal Government and Casino Hospitality, specifically Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is preferred

Certification as a Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or Global Professional Human Resources (GPHR) desired