Employee Relations Manager

LHH; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Employee Relations Manager to act as a strategic partner to leadership in a fast-paced, operational environment. The role focuses on guiding investigations, ensuring policy compliance, and mitigating risk across a large workforce in a hybrid setting.

You will collaborate with frontline leaders, handle complex employee issues, and support labor relations activities in unionized environments while balancing employee advocacy with sound business judgment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employee relations within a large, operational workforce.
• Strong background conducting investigations and managing complex employee issues.
• Experience with performance management and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of employment law compliance and labor relations.
• Experience in unionized environments and handling sensitive workplace concerns.
• Ability to influence leaders and communicate professionally.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with operational leaders to address workplace concerns and assess organizational risk.
• Conduct thorough investigations into policy violations and employee complaints.
• Support labor relations activities in unionized environments and contract interpretation.
• Advise leadership on employment practices and workforce management strategies.
• Balance employee advocacy with business objectives while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance management

Corrective action

Conflict resolution

Employment law

Labor relations

Unionized environments

Risk management

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Hybrid in Long Beach, CA (Approximately 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)

Schedule: Hybrid, based on business needs

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to serve as a key strategic partner to leadership in a fast-paced, operational environment. This is a high-priority hire that will play a critical role in supporting a large workforce while driving employee relations initiatives, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with employment policies and labor relations practices.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in complex employee relations environments, is comfortable navigating challenging workplace issues, and can balance employee advocacy with sound business judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, corrective actions, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to provide practical guidance on employee issues, workplace concerns, and organizational risk.
• Conduct thorough investigations involving policy violations, employee complaints, retaliation concerns, and other sensitive matters.
• Support labor relations activities within unionized environments and collaborate with leadership on contract interpretation and workforce issues.
• Identify potential legal and compliance risks and develop proactive solutions that protect both employees and the organization.
• Advise leadership on employment practices, policy application, and workforce management strategies.
• Build trusted partnerships with frontline leaders and operational teams while maintaining credibility and confidentiality.
• Promote a positive workplace culture while balancing operational priorities and business objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations within a large, operational workforce.
• Strong background conducting employee investigations and managing complex employee issues.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Performance management
• Corrective action processes
• Employee conflict resolution
• Employment law compliance
• Labor relations
• Experience working in unionized environments.
• Strong understanding of workplace risk management, compliance, and legal exposure.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and handle difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers