Geico

Senior Manager, Associate Relations

Geico$95K — $189K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration preferred.
  • Professional HR certification required (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
  • 5+ years of team management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in HRIS (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of HR advisors as subject matter experts.
  • Develop consistent approaches to complex employee relations cases.
  • Review and provide oversight for complex employee relations issues.
  • Establish quality standards for case management and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.
  • Analyze case data to identify trends and implement improvements.
  • Prepare reports showcasing the team's impact on organizational metrics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program tailored for overall well-being.
  • 401K savings plan with 6% match vested from day one.
  • Performance and recognition-based incentives, plus tuition assistance.
  • Mental healthcare support along with fertility and adoption assistance.
  • Workplace flexibility with the ability to work remotely up to four weeks per year.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Manager, HR Advisors leads a team of specialized HR professionals, subject matter experts who provide critical HR guidance to management across the organization. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality employee relations support, performance management guidance, and regulatory compliance. The Manager, HR Advisors drives strategic initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, develops advisor capabilities, and implements data-driven improvements that align with organizational goals and foster a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR advisors who serve as subject matter experts on workplace matters.
  • Assign cases and projects strategically, monitor performance metrics, and provide regular coaching feedback.
  • Foster a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

HR Strategy and Policy Implementation:
  • Develop and implement consistent approaches to complex employee relations cases.
  • Ensure alignment of HR advisor guidance with organizational goals and legal requirements.
  • Stay current on HR trends and best practices to enhance the team's consultative capabilities.

Case Management Oversight:
  • Review complex employee relations cases, providing escalation support for issues involving attendance, conduct, and performance.
  • Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies across all advisor recommendations.
  • Serve as the final point of escalation for sensitive workplace matters requiring higher level intervention.


Performance and Quality Assurance:
  • Establish quality standards for case management and documentation.
  • Monitor team performance metrics and case outcomes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Provide guidance to HR advisors on complex performance-related issues.

Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure advisor guidance complies with labor laws and organizational policies.
  • Conduct regular case audits to identify and mitigate HR-related risks.
  • Partner with legal counsel on high-risk investigations and policy interpretations.

Analytics and Continuous Improvement:
  • Analyze case data to identify trends and systemic issues requiring intervention.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery.
  • Prepare reports demonstrating the team's impact on organizational metrics.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
  • 5+ years experience directly managing a team.
  • Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team of HR professionals.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in HRIS (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Competencies: Employee Relations, People Management, Performance Management, Coaching and Mentoring, Cross-functional collaboration, Handle Confidential Information, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Adaptability and Flexibility, Influence, Empathy, Emotional intelligence, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking

Position Location: Richardson, TX (Preferred) or Chevy Chase, MD

Hybrid role: 3 days in office/week

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Annual Salary
$95,325.00 - $189,625.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
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Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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