DescriptionThe HR Manager oversees all employee relations functions for Operations, Support, and Advance Planning Divisions. This role leads a team of HR professionals who provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions up to and including separations, and other employee related activities as required.
What You'll Be Doing- Directly supervise and mentor Employee Relations Specialists in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Lead the full life cycle management of Human Resources direct reports, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; managing performance addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues.
- Provide guidance and oversee employee investigations, disciplinary actions, sensitive employee matters, and terminations.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on performance management, documentation, and workplace conflict resolution of employee related issues.
- Develop and implement proactive employee relations strategies to improve engagement and reduce risks.
- Participate in the development of employee surveys, and/or data gatherings and report-backs.
- Oversee, and when necessary, conduct investigations involving harassment claims, discrimination complaints, retaliation complaints, and policy violations.
- Participate and create reports for Pre-Discharge Reviews, Grievance Hearings, and Termination Appeals.
- Oversee tracking of personnel transactions in UKG or related HCM system, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and separations.
- Maintains a strong understanding of recruitment practices and employment related compliance matters, offering oversight and guidance to ensure hiring practices follow employment laws, organizational policies, and fair and consistent employment practices.
- Assist the Learning and Development Specialist to deliver aspects of the Introduction to Forest Lawn Leadership segments, including separations, promotions, and performance review, safety, unions, and sexual harassment prevention.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Regularly seek guidance and maintain consistent communication with upper management and Executive Offices.
- Regularly visit other departments and park locations.
- Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
- Assist with Wage & Salary surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rates.
- Approve vacation/paid absence requests and expense statements of direct reports.
- Provide directions for the proper handling of personnel documents during the annual File Clean Up day for employee relations files.
- Ensure compliance with Labor law postings, I-9 processing for all employees.
- Assist with mandatory AB1825 Employee Harassment Prevention training and mandatory programs.
- Track and analyze employee relations trends such as turnover, corrective action, and separation reasons.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of HR management experience, with strong emphasis on employee relations.
- Extensive knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, Workers Compensation, Benefits, and Compensation.
- Experience with Human Capital Management systems preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills; proven public speaking experience.
- Expertise in workplace investigations and documentation standards.
- Strong conflict resolution and coaching skills.
- Valid CA Driver's License including state required levels of active auto insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation, as traveling and use of a personal vehicle is required.
- HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) preferred
- Bilingual preferred
Competitive BenefitsForest Lawn takes pride in offering an excellent benefits package to our employees, which taken as a whole, leads our industry and is competitive with the benefits in just about any other industry.
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