Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Employee Relations Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, resolve complex workplace issues, and promote a culture of open communication and trust. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and implement policies that support organizational goals while ensuring adherence to employment laws and best practices. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement in employee relations programs, contributing to a thriving, productive workforce.

Duties

• Lead the development and execution of employee relations strategies that align with organizational objectives and foster a positive work environment.
• Administer and process semi-monthly payroll through ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll-related inquiries.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, benefit contributions, and all related reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and manage retirement plan and flexible spending account contributions and reporting with TASC and Voya
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employment law, conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace conduct issues.
• Facilitate effective communication channels between staff and leadership.
• Manage all onboarding and offboarding processes and procedures.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Employee Relations and Performance Manngement.
• Ensure compliance and with federal and state employment laws.
• Lead change management initiatives by analyzing data trends, conducting data collection and analysis for process improvements, and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Skills
• Extensive knowledge of employment & labor law, OSHA regulations, workers' compensation policies, and HR compliance standards.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills to resolve conflicts effectively while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Expertise in talent acquisition strategies including recruiting, onboarding, employee orientation, and HR sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion while demonstrating strong conflict management capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with experience in change management processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Familiarity with contracts negotiation related to employment agreements or vendor partnerships within the HR domain.

Join us in shaping a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered! This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader eager to make a meaningful impact through strategic human resources management and employee relations excellence.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you agree to providing information and undergoing a background check if offered the position?

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person