Employee Relations Manager

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, an established distribution and manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, seeks an Employee Relations Manager to partner with frontline managers and operational leaders in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will focus on employee relations, manager coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, and cultivating an accountable workplace culture.

The ideal candidate has about five years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution, and is well-versed in

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational setting.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and employee relations best practices is highly desirable.
• Hands-on, frontline-oriented HR professional comfortable in a casual, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and operational leaders to address workplace concerns.
• Conduct investigations and coaching through difficult conversations.
• Address performance issues and ensure consistent application of company policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Manager coaching

Investigations

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Policy enforcement

Job description

An established distribution and manufacturing organization is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to partner with managers and operational leaders in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This role will focus on employee relations, manager coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering a positive, accountable workplace culture. The ideal candidate will bring approximately five years of relevant HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or a similar operational setting.

The right candidate will be a confident, approachable, and resilient HR professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion. Responsibilities will include managing workplace concerns, conducting investigations, coaching managers through difficult conversations, addressing performance issues, and ensuring consistent application of company policies. Knowledge of California employment laws and employee relations best practices is highly desirable.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with frontline employees and leadership in a casual, operational environment rather than a traditional corporate setting. The right candidate will be hands-on, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing employee needs with business priorities while promoting accountability, resolving workplace challenges, and strengthening overall company culture.

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