State of Michigan · 21 hours ago
MEDC Corporate: Employee Relations & Performance Manager
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Michigan's MEDC is dedicated to fostering business growth and community prosperity. The Employee Relations & Performance Manager is responsible for leading performance management, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws while supporting organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Manages performance management program(s) for both state and corporate staff; evaluates program effectiveness, develops enhancements to performance management program and advises managers and leadership on strategies to correct performance problems
Serves as a primary resource for employee relations matters, including conducting investigations, managing disciplinary processes, resolving workplace issues, and providing guidance on corrective action in accordance with policy, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws
Serves as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on performance expectations, coaching strategies, documentation standards, and performance improvement plans
Investigate employee complaints, including discriminatory harassment complaints; conduct fact-finding, and recommend actions for disputes, misconduct, or policy violations; ensures recommended actions are focused on organizational defensibility
Partners with HR leadership to direct and execute employee discipline and discharge activities; collaborates with internal and external counsel to ensure compliance with legal, policy, and regulatory requirements
Serve as agency labor relations specialist responsible for labor relations activities including, but not limited to, the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements; representing MEDC at labor management meetings, serves as lead negotiator for MEDC secondary bargaining agreements
Represents the MEDC’s interest in grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and civil rights hearings
Drafts, reviews, and updates HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content to ensure clarity, consistency, and legal compliance; recommends revisions in response to regulatory changes or organizational needs
Serve as MEDC’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordinator (DATC), ensuring all policies and procedures are followed; responsible for reasonable suspicion and follow up testing
Monitors and coordinates unemployment insurance activities, including tracking claims, responding to agency requests, preparing required documentation, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant claim management
Supports compensation administration activities by providing guidance on pay placement and performance-related pay decisions in alignment with established compensation philosophy and policies
Partners with Learning & Organizational Development team to support talent development initiatives, including providing back-up support for talent planning; Collaborates with all People Services functional areas to ensure performance outcomes inform development plans, succession planning, and pay-related decisions
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation related to employee relations and performance matters; identifies trends or risks and provides recommendations to HR leadership to improve practices and reduce organizational exposure
Handles sensitive and confidential employee information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism, ensuring HR systems and records remain accurate and compliant with applicable laws and requirements
Serves as an expert in and keeps abreast of a wide variety of complex Human Resource laws, Civil Service Rules/Regulations, policies and procedures, and best practices with regard to organizational policy administration
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of related experience
Progressive experience in human resources with a strong focus on performance management and manager coaching
Demonstrated experience developing or revising performance management processes or frameworks
Strong knowledge of employment law considerations related to performance, discipline, and documentation
Preferred
Certification in SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
Experience in a public sector, quasi-public, or highly regulated environment
Company
State of Michigan
State of Michigan is an American midwestern state located in the union of the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-09-02Grant
Leadership Team
Brad Stoddard
Director, Office of Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS)
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