Employee Relations Manager (NorCal) (San Francisco)

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Employee Relations Manager

Salary: $95,000-$125,000 annually

Location: Hybrid in Bay Area

Blackstone Consulting, Inc is seeking an Employee Relations Manager for their Healthcare Security Client in California.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managing and leading employee relations activities in collaboration with senior leadership to develop strategies enhancing employee relations and fostering a positive work environment.
• Providing guidance, training, and support to leaders and others on employee relations-related topics.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training to promote positive employee relations.
• Conducting investigations into employee complaints, disciplinary matters, and responding to employment-related claims, collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Advising management on necessary compliance actions to ensure adherence to employment-related laws and regulations.
• Developing, monitoring, and reporting on employee relations metrics and trends to formulate proactive improvement strategies.
• Staying updated on changes in employment legislation and industry best practices.
• Managing complaints and concerns through the company hotline, serving as the primary contact for the Security Division line and ensuring timely closure and resolution.

Investigations- Risk Mitigation

• Uses surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues. After analyzing the information, makes recommendations on changes.
• Researches and explains laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develops further training as needed.
• Represents organization in contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Collaborates with leadership on matters of policy and terms of memoranda of understanding before and throughout negotiation process.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and departments in the preparation for and participation in negotiation with employee and labor groups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employee Engagement

• Develop, update, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with legal and contractual obligations.
• Ensure processes are effectively communicated and understood across all levels of the organization.
• Standardize compliance frameworks across all contracts to ensure consistency in governance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify gaps and recommend policy enhancements.

Compliance Audits & Reporting

• Lead internal and external audits to assess adherence to contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Develop audit protocols, document findings, and implement corrective action plans.
• Prepare compliance reports for executive leadership, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Track and report on key compliance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs for security personnel, managers, and leadership.
• Ensure training includes regulatory updates, ethical considerations, and best practices in compliance.
• Establish a compliance culture by promoting awareness initiatives across the Security Division.
• Implement corrective actions and lessons learned to prevent future violations.

Minimum Qualifications at Entry:

• Be 18 years of age and possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Human Resources, or equivalent experience.
• The legal right to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued I.D.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Criminal).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative and Human Resources

Industries

Security and Investigations and Hospitals and Health Care