Corporate HR Manager - Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and Compliance
At a glance
Manager-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. Jerry's Corporate · full-time · $115,000–$145,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide union representatives and operations leaders through contract questions, grievances and labor-management concerns
- Investigate workplace complaints, resolve employee relations issues and advise on appropriate next steps
- Oversee employment-law compliance, agency reviews, affirmative action programs, policies and required reporting
- Coach leaders on performance, labor matters and policy use, while supporting succession planning for operations roles
- Spot recurring employee issues and improve HR practices with payroll, operations and HR teams
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, behavioral sciences or a related area, or equivalent education and experience
- At least five years of increasingly responsible HR work, including employee and labor relations experience
- Working knowledge of employment law, EEO, affirmative action and regulatory compliance
- Experience investigating workplace matters and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Who this fits
This manager role suits an experienced HR professional comfortable advising leaders and handling employee and union-related matters across multiple locations. You’ll report to the Vice President of Human Resources and work from the corporate office in Edina, Minnesota.
From the employer
Jerry's Enterprises, Inc. has an outstanding opportunity for a Corporate HR Manager - Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and Compliance. This position serves as the organization's subject matter expert for employee and labor relations, employment law compliance, affirmative action planning, and policy administration. This position supports corporate, retail, distribution, and other small format locations employees across 25+ locations and approximately 1500 employees. (total company is 3000+ employees and 50+ locations). The position also serves as a primary HR resource for designated union-represented locations and supports labor-management relationships, investigations, and other matters.
Reports To: Vice President Human Resources
Location: Corporate Office - Edina, MN
Classification: Full Time, Exempt
Salary range: $115,000-$145,000/year, based on experience
Key Areas of Responsibility
Employee and Labor Relations
- Partner with union Business Agents and Operations leaders regarding contract interpretation, grievance administration, and labor-management issues.
- Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
- Manage employee relations matters.
- Partner with VP HR on collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Compliance and Regulatory Administration
- Maintain expertise in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with EEO, wage and hour, leave administration, ADA, FMLA, Mn Paid Leave and other employment-related requirements.
- Lead responses to agency inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and standards.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor applicable affirmative action and workforce compliance programs.
- Coordinate required EEO, workforce, and regulatory reporting.
Leadership Development
- Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, labor relations, and policy application.
- Support succession planning initiatives for Operational leadership roles.
Organizational Effectiveness
- Identify recurring employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions.
- Partner with Payroll, Operations, and HR teams on compliance-related initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement within HR processes and practices, leveraging technology and teamwork
- Provide workplace training in area(s) of expertise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience. An equivalent amount of education and experience may be considered.
- Solid employee relations and labor relations experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, EEO, affirmative action, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across a decentralized, multi-location organization.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations.
- Labor relations/union experience, preferred.
- Experience with Workday or another enterprise HRIS, preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit the store to which you are applying.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
In accordance with all requirements of federal, state, and local law, Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. prohibits discrimination in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, termination, pay, discipline, transfer, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and all other aspects of employment on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, child birth, or related conditions), physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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