Hybrid Employee Relations Manager — High-Impact Partner

LHH; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Employee Relations Manager to act as a strategic partner to leadership in a fast-paced, operational environment. The role focuses on guiding investigations, ensuring policy compliance, and mitigating risk across a large workforce in a hybrid setting.

You will collaborate with frontline leaders, handle complex employee issues, and support labor relations activities in unionized environments while balancing employee advocacy with sound business judgment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employee relations within a large, operational workforce.
• Strong background conducting investigations and managing complex employee issues.
• Experience with performance management and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of employment law compliance and labor relations.
• Experience in unionized environments and handling sensitive workplace concerns.
• Ability to influence leaders and communicate professionally.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with operational leaders to address workplace concerns and assess organizational risk.
• Conduct thorough investigations into policy violations and employee complaints.
• Support labor relations activities in unionized environments and contract interpretation.
• Advise leadership on employment practices and workforce management strategies.
• Balance employee advocacy with business objectives while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance management

Corrective action

Conflict resolution

Employment law

Labor relations

Unionized environments

Risk management

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

LHH in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Employee Relations Manager to act as a strategic partner to leadership in a fast-paced, operational environment. The role focuses on guiding investigations, ensuring policy compliance, and mitigating risk across a large workforce in a hybrid setting.

You will collaborate with frontline leaders, handle complex employee issues, and support labor relations activities in unionized environments while balancing employee advocacy with sound business judgment.