Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager

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At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

The Employee Relations Manager leads employee relations initiatives and retention efforts across multiple functions, serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership. This role handles employee disputes, grievances, and concerns with professionalism, discretion, and fairness. The Employee Relations Manager promotes engagement, resolves conflicts, and maintains focus on delivering a positive employee experience.

• Provide guidance, education, and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Foster a positive employee relations culture through programs, including qualitative strategies and quantitative measures that align with the organizational strategy.
• Track and analyze employee relations trends, including turnover, to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement retention efforts across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and lead initiatives and team members on compliance efforts.
• Partner with legal, leadership, HR Business Partners, and broader HR teams to mitigate risk and maintain alignment with best practices.
• Supervise the HR Compliance support role(s), including immigration support.

• Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and strategic HR practices, with the ability to design, implement, and oversee programs in employee relations, compliance, talent management, and organizational development across diverse business environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues, lead high-impact investigations, manage regulatory matters, and foster a culture of fairness, engagement, and accountability.
• Ability to deliver HR counsel, integrating deep expertise in business operations, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy to support enterprise-wide goals and decision-making.
• Skilled in leadership, coaching, and talent development with the ability to foster collaboration, promote inclusion, delegate effectively, and support open, transparent communication.
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage and resilience by addressing challenges directly, navigating conflict with fairness, and maintaining focus on key priorities under pressure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as an HR employee, with significant experience in senior HR roles such as HR Manager or Generalist with emphasis in Employee Relations.
• Experience in applying mentorship, coaching, project management, and time management skills.
• Experience with sensitive and confidential information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Experience in complex and technical work environments.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and facilitation communication skills.

• Client Focus
• Developing Others
• Fostering Communication & Collaboration
• Leading Others
• Managerial Courage

Work is generally conducted in a standard office administrative setting with limited exposure to physical hazards. This role involves minimal to moderate physical activity, including handling items weighing up to 20 pounds, occasional standing or walking, and primarily focuses on working at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.

• Deep understanding of labor laws and regulations at both the state and federal level.
• Demonstrated professional maturity in dealing with a variety of employee relations situations.
• Excellent analytical,…