Employee Relations Manager

LHH; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Bilingual Employee Relations Manager (English/Spanish) in California to lead ER initiatives, guide leadership, and ensure a compliant, engaging workplace. You will advise on investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance.

The role requires strong communication in English and Spanish, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to maintain confidential records while mitigating risk across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience focusing on Employee Relations.
• Experience conducting investigations and managing complex ER matters.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices.
• Excellent conflict resolution, coaching, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Employee Relations resource for managers and employees.
• Investigate concerns, policy violations, and workplace issues with confidentiality.
• Advise on performance, disciplinary actions, and terminations; ensure legal compliance.
• Partner with HR leadership to mitigate risk and enhance employee experience.
• Deliver trainings on policies, compliance, and ER best practices.

Skills

Employee Relations

Workplace Investigations

Performance Management

Employment Law Compliance

Policy Interpretation

Manager Coaching

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual Employee Relations Manager (English/Spanish)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation:$90,000 to $120,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Bilingual Employee Relations Manager to lead employee relations initiatives and support a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace culture. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, providing guidance on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary employee relations resource for managers and employees
• Investigate employee concerns, complaints, policy violations, and workplace issues
• Conduct thorough and confidential workplace investigations and provide recommendations for resolution
• Advise managers on employee performance, disciplinary actions, corrective action plans, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Partner with HR leadership to mitigate risk and maintain a positive employee experience
• Support conflict resolution, mediation efforts, and employee engagement initiatives
• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, Operations, and leadership teams to support organizational objectives
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to employee relations matters
• Deliver training to managers and employees on workplace policies, compliance, and employee relations best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with a strong focus on Employee Relations
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent conflict resolution, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Experience supporting multi-site operations, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or corporate environments preferred

Required Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Employee Relations
• Workplace Investigations
• Performance Management
• Employment Law Compliance
• Policy Interpretation & Development
• Manager Coaching
• HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience supporting hourly and exempt employee populations
• Experience partnering with Operations leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of leave administration, accommodations, and compliance programs

Benefit offerings: include medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits, 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers