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Employee Relations Manager

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Posted: 03/07/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Human Resources Job Number: 600051 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target PR Range: 48-58/hr
*Depending on experience

Basic Purpose: 
Work in collaboration with HR Business Partners, Legal Counsel, Supervisors and Managers to ensure consistent handling of employee relations matters while maintaining the culture of the Company.  Responsible for conflict resolution, legal compliance, trend and root cause analysis and provide recommendations for reducing the number of overall employee relations issues.   Travel may be required when investigating complex issues or when requested to provide assistance across the US.  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

-  Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, which include analyzing evidence, applying relevant laws, policies, and precedents in order to reach conclusions.  Prepare written case summaries and provide decisions and recommendations for corrective action.  Partners with Management and HRBP to ensure corrective action plan is implemented.  Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues.  Serve as process expert to Employee Relations Specialist for complex matters and for assistance with case management.

-  Maintain and update internal database for all employee relations cases.  Review trends and make recommendations for future proactive approaches to minimize employee relations investigations. 

-  Acting as the HR Policy subject matter expert, ensure policies are consistently applied as it relates to employee relations.  Provide counsel and guidance to employees regarding company policies and procedures.  Provide labor law and policy interpretation to HRBPs.

-  Ensure a consistent investigative approach relative to business functions compliance regulations.  Manage and escalate to the appropriate compliance committees as needed (e.g. PM Compliance, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC))

-  Partner with internal or external counsel to prepare for and when necessary attend mediations, arbitration, and other court proceedings, including unemployment claim responses.

-  Coordinate termination details including letters and severance agreements and ensure all necessary parties are aligned and in agreement.

-  Company representative and Legal Department liaison for any employment related claims against the Company arising out of an investigation, EEOC charges, State Agencies, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 
 
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.  PHR or SPHR a plus. 

3+ years employee relations experience required.  
  
Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate and build relationships at all levels.  Strong conflict management skills.

Proven results in demonstrating Excellent facilitation skills required.

Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office, HRIS and applicant tracking system.

Proficient knowledge of employment, wage and hour, FMLA and EEO laws.

Certifications & Licenses:    
PHR

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.