Sr. Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager

This role manages employee relations (ER) functions for Vistra by investigating ER issues and determining appropriate remedial, disciplinary, or other actions; reviewing and interpreting policies; developing and delivering ER training, supporting labor and employment litigation, and supporting employee-related programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Interfaces with state and federal agencies and directs employee relations activities to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Advises the Senior Leadership Team, the Leadership Team, line management, and HR peers in employee relations matters; also provides training or updates to the HR field
• Supports Employee Relations issues in the field with field HR personnel and ensure that all investigators are well trained in investigative skills and adhere to the procedures for ER
• Manage ER investigations process, including Code of Conduct violations and other policies, advising clients in taking appropriate corrective action, and reviewing proposed disciplinary actions and preparing related documentation
• Prepare and present ER compliance metrics to senior leaders and other stakeholders
• Develop and deliver employee compliance training, including Civil Treatment, ADA, FMLA, and other workplace laws
• Collaborate with HR and Leadership teams to implement trainings and programs that enhance engagement, retention and workplace culture
• Interpret, revise, and monitor for developments relating to HR policies and provide guidance to Human Resources team
• Support severance programs, including by assisting with personnel rating and ranking process and preparing related documentation such as adverse impact analyses and OWBPA disclosures for legal review

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Five or more years of relevant professional ER and interview experience required
• Three or more years managing and HR or ER team and processes
• Labor and employment law knowledge, awareness of HR trends
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels and areas of the company
• High school diploma or certificate of equivalency
• Certification as SPHR or PHR preferred

Key Metrics

• Exhibit leadership and management principles reflecting company core values to ensure overall business HR function success
• Promote positive relations with employees, customers, union leaders, community leaders and regulators as needed to build favorable relationships
• Build relationships with HR partners and business clients to deliver best-in-class advice regarding ER matters and emerging ER issues
• Provide regular communication and training to managers and HR teams on ER issues
• Ensure that HR policies, practices and procedures are understood and consistently applied
• Lead in the development of ER policies and practices in support of broader strategic objectives

Job Family

Human Resources

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas, Texas