Team Relations Manager

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

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Design and/or execute strategic initiatives to drive higher engagement, performance and efficiency that affect team members at all levels, in all business units. The Team Relations Manager will use a working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR best practices to counsel and advise managers and human resources representatives on complex team and labor relations issues. They will lead the development and implementation of proactive training initiatives, conduct internal investigations into complex and sensitive employee relations issues, and develop / implement human resource process and policy improvements that drive excellence in all facets of team relations and team engagement.
*Position follows hybrid schedule: Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote.*

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What You'll be Doing:

• Drive positive team member relations across the footprint, while ensuring compliance.

• Coordinate union free initiatives, including union avoidance actions and response to union activity.

• Review employment practices, policies and procedures for effectiveness and compliance; develop and implement recommendations for process, practice and/or policy changes and improvements.

• Lead and partner in the development and implementation of HR initiatives to improve leadership capabilities related to effective employee performance management, conflict management, employment compliance practices, as well as designing and delivering effective business solutions.

• Serve as a Team Relations expert, providing counsel and guidance to HR and business leaders for complex and escalated issues, such as policy interpretation, performance management, case management, disability management, job eliminations and other terminations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, or other issues representing significant risk to the organization.

• Lead the investigation and resolution of complaints of the highest complexity and sensitivity, ensuring investigations are conducted and recommendations are developed in an objective and thorough manner.

• Identify team and labor relations trends within business units and collaborate with HR, legal and Business leaders to identify necessary policy or process modifications and/or employee engagement initiatives.

• Effectively facilitate restructures, redeployments, and staffing within the client groups.

• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders in the corporate functions, HR COEs, and HR generalist teams to ensure that HR strategies support and drive the accomplishment of business initiatives.

• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience, Master’s or JD degree preferred.

• 4 years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience, including previous experience with union free operations.

• Experience leading / managing and implementing large-scale HR initiatives and project management.

• Organizational development and change management experience.

• Experience conducting and managing complex/sensitive workplace complaints & investigations.

• Ability to listen attentively and actively, as well as take initiative and work independently.

• Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and attention to detail skills.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written as well as the ability to facilitate both small and large groups in a variety of forums including formal presentations, working meetings, and informal discussions.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to build a positive rapport with all partners.