Employee Relations Manager

Career Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Group is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to collaborate with frontline managers and operational leaders in a hands-on environment. The role focuses on employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management to foster a positive, accountable workplace culture.

The ideal candidate has about five years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution, with strong communication and judgment.

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of HR experience
• Knowledge of California employment laws and employee relations best practices

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace concerns and employee relations in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct investigations and document findings with discretion.
• Coach managers through difficult conversations and performance discussions.
• Address performance issues and ensure consistent application of company policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Investigation support

Coaching managers

California employment law

Conflict resolution

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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