Employee & Labor Relations Manager at Westhab Inc. – Yonkers, New York

JOB TITLE: EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES

STATUS: EXEMPT

LOCATION: BASHFORD

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SALARY: $80,000-$90,000

SUMMARY

The Employee Relations Manager will take the lead on investigations and will support the Director of Human Resources in managing policies and procedures as it relates to the disciplinary process. This position will ensure compliance with employment laws and Westhab policies and procedures, and will work in conjunction with the HR team and Staff Development Manager to ensure that appropriate trainings are being designed and disseminated. Overall this position will ensure that our employee relations practices are legally compliant and are consistent with the mission vision and values of Westhab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Conduct investigations in response to employee and managements concerns regarding inappropriate behavior, harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and other employee issues.
• Prepare documentation i.e witness statements, timecard records, video footage, etc. and prepare investigation reports and summaries.
• Interpret Westhab policies and procedures as they relate to the investigation and lead the decision meeting with appropriate staff to deliver the outcome of the investigation.
• Support management staff during terminations and conflict resolution meetings and ensure that they are conducted in a professional and legally complaint manner.
• Make recommendations for improvement as it relates to performance management based on investigation outcomes.
• Identify areas where training is needed based on the complaints received and investigations, and work with the Staff Development Manager to develop and plan such trainings.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies for new HR policies guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree required with 5-10 years of experience in employee relations, workplace investigations and human resources management. Must have current experience in leading investigations and conflict resolution meetings and interpreting policies and procedures for varying levels of staff. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in preparing presentations. Microsoft Word and Excel skills required in addition to data tracking and analytical skills.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.