Manager, Employee Relations (San Diego)

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, California, seeks an HR Manager - Employee Relations for a hybrid role that reports to our San Diego office with occasional travel to Orange. You will partner with HR and business leaders to support compliance initiatives, employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation while ensuring alignment with employment laws.

The position involves developing and administering HR policies, programs, and procedures, and assisting with organizational change,

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in HR/ER roles.
• Experience handling workplace investigations and interpreting HR policies.
• Ability to interpret employment laws and collaborate with leaders to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance initiatives and promote positive employee relations.
• Provide guidance on investigations, policy interpretation and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement and administer HR policies, programs and procedures.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with HR and business teams to align objectives with organizational goals.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Policy Development

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's preferred

Job description

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

This position will report to our San Diego office, and is a hybrid role. Qualified candidates must be able/willing to work in San Diego, with occasional travel to Orange. The Manager Employee Relations partners with HR and business leaders to support compliance initiatives, promote positive employee relations, and mitigate organizational risk. This role provides guidance on workforce relations matters, including policy interpretation, investigations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The Manager supports the development, implementation, and administration of HR policies, programs, and procedures while ensuring alignment with applicable employment laws and organizational objectives. This position also assists with organizational change initiatives, HR compliance activities, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance the employee experience.

Pay Range

Minimum $121,347 Midpoint $160,826 Maximum $200,283

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or related Human Resources role.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, interpreting HR policies, and applying employment laws.
• Experience partnering with leaders to resolve workplace issues and support business objectives.

Preferred:

• Seven (7) or more years of progressive HR experience.
• Previous lead, project management, or supervisory experience.
• Healthcare industry experience.

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Training

Required:

• Current working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance requirements, workplace investigations, and employee relations practices.
• Experience developing and delivering HR training or educational resources is preferred.

Required:

Special Skills

• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Ability to draft, revise, implement, and monitor HR policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and respond professionally in sensitive situations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively across HR and business teams while supporting organizational objectives.

Licensure

Required:

• None.

Preferred:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Physical Activity Requirements

Physical Activity Lifting

Sensory Requirements

Environment Requirements

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.