Kelly · 2 weeks ago
Employee Relations Manager
New Brunswick, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$49/hr - $49/hr
6+ years expKelly, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, is hiring an Employee Relations Manager. This role is pivotal in managing Employee and Labor Relations cases, ensuring fair resolution of workforce challenges, and providing expert support to ER/LR Managers.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Managing Employee and Labor Relations cases, including policy interpretation, investigation of concerns, and evaluation of findings
Advising management on disciplinary procedures, grievances, and coaching for improvement
Delivering training on ER/LR topics to managers and employees
Supporting collective bargaining negotiations and administration in union environments
Managing non-complex grievances and discipline cases
Responding to ER/LR requests, executing key tasks per defined guidelines
Developing and executing investigation plans
Identifying policy or practice violations and recommending corrective actions
Assisting with performance improvement plans and corrective action steps
Supporting HR initiatives like acquisitions, divestitures, and job eliminations
Handling legal queries, including gathering information for claims, attorney letters, and lawsuits
Providing insights on trends and opportunities for HR and ER/LR process improvements
Delivering workplace climate assessments and remediation plans
Ensuring compliance with documentation and retention standards
Participating in reduction in force (RIF) and reorganization projects
Preparing reports and written communications relevant to ER/LR cases
Supporting organized labor sites as needed with contract administration and grievances
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years specializing in Employee or Labor Relations
Demonstrated expertise in researching, investigating, and resolving employee misconduct and performance issues
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and regulatory requirements
Outstanding customer orientation and service skills
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication abilities
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
Effective time management, ability to prioritize and resolve cases within defined periods
Experience with HRIS systems, like Workday or Service Now (Can be others)
Company
Kelly
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