Sr. Employee Relations Manager (San Diego, California Region)

Remote Work From Home Position

Up to 50% Regional Travel

Employee and Labor Relations Experience a Must Have

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Provides Labor & Employee Relations support, guidance and advice to field management and employees in assigned regions within a FMS Division.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and local, state and federal employment regulations and requirements.

Utilizes knowledge and expertise in the Labor & Employee Relations and Human Resources field to investigate, address, and resolve Human Resource issues and problems including but not limited to personnel management, policy and procedure interpretation and implementation, benefits, and change management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  


* Demonstrates commitment, adherence and alignment to Company’s Mission, Core Values and initiatives


* Ensures timely and thorough case management


* Advises leadership on sensitive labor relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures


* Develops/facilitates leadership and field staff training, as necessary


* Collaborates with organizational partners as appropriate, including but not limited to, Corporate Counsel, HR Business Partners, Compliance, Quality/Clinical Services, Education, etc.


* Effectively administers Labor and Employee Relations programs in accordance with company policies and procedures, Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and American Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA) to ensure the uniform and equitable treatment of employees. 


* Manages and executes Labor & Employee Relations matters, including investigating issues, providing coaching to employees and managers.


* Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and advice to field managers, Regional leaders and all other assigned employees in a large variety of Labor & Employee Relations issues, performance management and issues, and policy interpretation.


* Diagnoses and identifies pro-active steps to avoid recurring issues. 


* Provides field managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.

Counsels and advises on the administration of specific employment laws including federal and state labor laws.  


* Investigates employee action line calls in a timely manner with assistance from appropriate internal experts.

Provides recommendations while documenting actions taken.

Escalates sensitive or critical issues to management.


* Conducts climate assessments at clinical level, communicates findings to Regional and Division level executives and provides appropriate recommendations for improvements and or remedies. 


* Consults with the Legal Department as necessary regarding interpretation of policies as affected by state and federal laws.


* Provides inve...