Employee Relations Manager

Amada is seeking a Human Resources Employee Relations Manager to lead our Employee Relations strategy across our multi-state organization. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring our workplace remains fair, compliant, and supportive. You will manage a dedicated team of HR professionals and act as the subject matter expert on complex investigations and multi-state employment law.

• Lead Investigations: Conduct thorough, objective, and sensitive workplace investigations into grievances and conflicts; provide actionable recommendations for corrective action.
• Strategic Advisory: Partner with Legal and executive leadership to resolve complex employee relations issues while maintaining consistency and fairness.
• Compliance & Policy: Stay ahead of federal, state, and local laws (with a focus on CFRA, PAGA, and wage/hour regulations). Own the Employee Handbook and ensure all policies are accessible and compliant.
• Data-Driven Insights: Track and analyze HR metrics to identify trends, diagnose systemic issues, and recommend improvements to minimize legal exposure.
• Management Support: Provide expert guidance to managers on performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and retention strategies.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Retention Specialist, and HR Generalist to ensure a cohesive HR lifecycle.

• Prepare special reports, as needed.
• Provide support and back-up to other areas of the Human Resources Department as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate a commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by complying with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program.

• Expertise: 5+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, investigations, or HR compliance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Employee Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification: SHRM or HRCI Certification is required.
• Legal Acumen: Deep knowledge of employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, and specific California-related regulations (CFRA/PAGA).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll/HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication: Exceptional investigative, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.

• $,000/YR

• Work onsite Monday - Friday at our Buena Park office.

• Occasional travel

• Ability to accept and follow instructions
• Ability to work harmoniously with others

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Christmas Holiday Party

LIFTING:
Average Weight: 15 lb. Frequency:
Daily

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