Employee Relations Manager

Vast is looking for an Employee Relations Manager to oversee and manage employee relations matters with a focus on ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulations. This role involves conducting comprehensive investigations, resolving workplace conicts, and partnering with internal stakeholders to promote a fair, ethical, and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located onsite in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Operate as the Center of Excellence for all employee relations matters
• Project manage workplace investigations 
• Provide guidance to the People Business Partner team in structuring complex and sensitive investigations
• Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, objectively, and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Document investigation processes, findings, and conclusions effectively, ensuring detailed case management.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate corrective actions, discipline, or policy changes following investigations.
• Collaborate with Legal, People Business Partners, and business leaders to resolve employee relations issues while ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all departments.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate potential risk areas and recommend improvements to minimize legal exposure.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations, including key findings, timelines, and outcomes.
• Develop reporting tools to analyze trends, identify risk patterns, and recommend proactive solutions.
• Present findings and insights to senior leadership to support decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular reviews of the employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure policies reflect current legal requirements and risk management considerations.
• Ensure all policies are written in clear and accessible language for employees at all levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to handbook policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in employee relations, investigations, or compliance roles. 
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent years of experience. 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws , including wage & hour, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEO regulations. 
• Exceptional investigative skills, including interviewing, documentation, and analysis.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. 
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various organizational levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high performing and fast-paced environment. 

Additional Requirements: 

• This role may require occasional travel for investigations or meetings 
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted 

Pay Range: 

• Employee Relations Manager: $105,000 - $150,000