Hybrid Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Bonus/Commission

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Manager to lead investigations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and support fair policy application across the organization. The role involves partnering with HR on grievances, arbitration prep, and performance management, with heavy emphasis on documentation and analytics.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience in labor relations, JD preferred, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• JD degree preferred.
• SHRM-SCP preferred.
• 3–5 years of employee/labor relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, NLRA).
• Experience in workplace investigations is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Labor and Employee Relations Management – 45%: interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, resolve grievances, and advise on performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Investigations – 25%: develop and conduct investigations with HR collaboration.
• Compliance & Policy Review – 15%: align policies with federal, state and local laws.
• Training & Education – 10%: deliver trainings on employee/labor relations topics.
• Reporting & Analytics – 5%: track trends and provide data for strategic decisions.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Workplace investigations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

J.D. degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Manager to lead investigations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and support fair policy application across the organization. The role involves partnering with HR on grievances, arbitration prep, and performance management, with heavy emphasis on documentation and analytics.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience in labor relations, JD preferred, and a willingness to travel.