Employee Relations Manager

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing space exploration. As an Employee Relations Manager, you'll play a critical role in fostering a fair and inclusive workplace while ensuring compliance with employment laws. This dynamic position involves managing investigations, collaborating with various stakeholders, and promoting ethical practices. If you're passionate about creating a positive work environment and have a strong background in employee relations, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in an innovative industry.

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible paid time off

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare

Free meals and snacks

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in employee relations or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace investigations and provide guidance to teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Skills

Employee Relations

Investigative Skills

Conflict Resolution

Compliance Knowledge

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for an Employee Relations Manager to oversee and manage employee relations matters with a focus on ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulations. This role involves conducting comprehensive investigations, resolving workplace conicts, and partnering with internal stakeholders to promote a fair, ethical, and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located onsite in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Operate as the Center of Excellence for all employee relations matters
• Project manage workplace investigations
• Provide guidance to the People Business Partner team in structuring complex and sensitive investigations
• Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, objectively, and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Document investigation processes, findings, and conclusions effectively, ensuring detailed case management.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate corrective actions, discipline, or policy changes following investigations.
• Collaborate with Legal, People Business Partners, and business leaders to resolve employee relations issues while ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all departments.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate potential risk areas and recommend improvements to minimize legal exposure.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations, including key findings, timelines, and outcomes.
• Develop reporting tools to analyze trends, identify risk patterns, and recommend proactive solutions.
• Present findings and insights to senior leadership to support decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular reviews of the employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure policies reflect current legal requirements and risk management considerations.
• Ensure all policies are written in clear and accessible language for employees at all levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to handbook policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in employee relations, investigations, or compliance roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent years of experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws , including wage & hour, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEO regulations.
• Exceptional investigative skills, including interviewing, documentation, and analysis.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high performing and fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• This role may require occasional travel for investigations or meetings
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

Employee Relations Manager: $105,000 - $150,000

Salary Range: California

$105,000 - $150,000 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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