Employee Relations Manager - Mobile, AL

Job Description

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Reports To:

Director of Human Resources

Supervises:
Human Resources Coordinators, Human Resources Business Partners

• Provides vision and critical leadership to manage the Employee Relations function in support of the values, mission and culture of Austal USA.
• Provides leadership to Employee Relations Team.
• Manages and coaches team to encourage continual development and awareness of employment law updates and briefings in support of advancing team member subject matter knowledge.
• Provides direction to proactively identify risks, diffuse issues, provide employee and management consultation, conduct investigations and resolve issues as they arise.
• Collaborates with Corporate Employment Law Advisors in order to identify and develop solutions around employee relations issues.
• Fosters a positive employee relations environment which drives engagement, inclusion, and ensures a working environment free from harassment.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex employee relations issues and investigations by utilizing strong negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation skills and experience.
• Partners with HR leadership and the legal team to represent Austal USA in charge investigations and/or litigation cases.
• Reviews the impact of the Employee Relations function and develops recommendations to address facility and organizational training needs.
• Develops and monitors metrics/tracking mechanisms that measure results, efficiency and cost effectiveness, while ensuring employee disputes and complaints are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provides guidance to leadership as needed, for difficult or actionable grievances filed by employees.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance and communication of records required by law or regulatory bodies.
• Responsibility for developing, interpreting, and recommending program goals and objectives, policies, and procedures, and courses of action.
• Responsible for managing the employee relations activities according to established guidelines and sound administrative practices.
• Formulates and recommends program goals and objectives in all areas of employee relations.
• Prepares and presents required and special reports.
• Conducts exit interviews with staff to determine if corrective action may retain valued staff. Discusses exit interview findings with senior management.
• Recommends solutions to administration when repetition of individual problems indicates negative trends.
• Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the company’s standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
• Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
• Monitoring for changes in, and making recommendations for improvements to comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies that govern business activities in your department or subject area.
• Assist in compliance risk assessments and risk reporting in accordance with the Company’s risk assessment program.
• Developing, providing, and documenting compliance training, as applicable.
• Compliance monitoring, surveillance, and auditing efforts, and assisting in investigations of suspected compliance violations.

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Bachelors

Human Resources

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Employee Relations, Human Resources or relevant related field required.
• Minimum of ten years of Employee Relations experience with a large-sized organization required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum Of Seven Years Of Managerial Experience Required
• Demonstrated experience in…