HDR · 14 hours ago
Employee Relations Manager
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHDR is a company that emphasizes employee ownership and a collaborative culture. They are seeking an Employee Relations Manager who will provide guidance on employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and support initiatives that align employee needs with the company's goals and values.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Provide guidance on escalated employee relations issues, including but not limited to disciplinary action, performance management, and conflict resolution
Conduct thorough and timely investigations on escalated employee complaints and serious policy violations in a fair and consistent manner
Assist in legal and compliance matters, such as lawsuits and audits
Advice on reductions in force and terminations of employment in partnership with human resources and management
Provide guidance to human resources on complicated ADA accommodation requests
Support employee relations initiatives in alignment with HDR policies and business objectives while aligning employee needs with HDR goals and values
Monitor the hotline case tracking systems for the timely entry of the case, updates, and closures
Assist with the tracking and analyzing of employee relations data to be used to identify the root cause and develop actionable solutions and preventative and proactive trainings
Ability to think critically and strategically will be essential to your success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field
Eight years of progressive employee relations experience
Strong knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability of developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which have helped build and maintain positive relationships with employees to clearly and effectively convey company policies, procedures, and expectations to employees
Problem-solving and negotiation skills to help mediate resolve conflicts and disputes among employees and between employees and the organization
Knowledge of labor laws and human resources best practices to ensure all employee relations activities are compliant with legal standards
Experience leveraging data analysis tools to develop strategy and to set direction
High level of discretion and professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information
Conflict resolution skills
Preferred
Professional certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
J
Jeff Glover
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