Employee Relations Manager

Department: Human Resources Reports to: City Administrator Classification: Exempt Grade 10 Effective Date: October 2026 SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, the Employee Relations Manager oversees the City's employee relations and human resources functions, including personnel policies, recruitment, compensation, benefits, leave, workers' compensation, workplace safety, training, performance management, and regulatory compliance.

The position serves as the City's principal professional resource for human resources matters, advises the City Administrator and department leadership, and directly supervises the Employee Relations Coordinator to ensure effective and consistent administration of City personnel policies and practices.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITY Personnel Administration and Employee Relations Administers and interprets City personnel policies, procedures, and employment practices.Advises management on employee relations, performance, discipline, grievances, and other personnel matters.Receives and resolves employee concerns and conducts or coordinates investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and other workplace matters.Documents findings, recommends corrective actions and policy improvements, and monitors changes in employment laws and regulations.

Recruitment, Compensation and Performance Management Oversees recruitment, selection, background checks, onboarding, and retention initiatives in coordination with department heads.Administers and reviews job classifications, descriptions, salary structures, internal pay equity, and compensation practices; recommends changes to the City Administrator.Oversees employee performance evaluations and advises supervisors on performance standards, documentation, and employee development.Supports workforce planning, succession planning, staffing assessments, and improvements to hiring and retention practices.

Benefits and Leave Administration Oversees employee benefits, health insurance, retirement, enrollment, benefit changes, and coordination with providers, carriers, administrators, and consultants.Administers applicable leave programs, including FMLA, military, workers' compensation, disability-related, and other authorized leave.Coordinates ADA accommodation requests and the interactive process, consulting with department leadership and legal counsel as appropriate.

Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Administers workers' compensation claims, records, return-to-work procedures, and communications with insurance providers.Coordinates workplace safety programs, the Safety Committee, safety training, and applicable occupational health and infectious disease exposure prevention measures.Oversees the City's Drug and Alcohol Program in accordance with applicable laws and City policy.Reviews injury and claims trends and recommends measures to reduce workplace risks and related costs.

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