Human Resources Manager

Human Resources ManagerWe're hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?The incumbent is responsible for the success of employee relations at the DNC. An ideal Human Resource Manager is a self-starter who will approach the role with a commitment to collaboration and empathy, confidentiality, and discretion, while maintaining flexibility. This position will play a key role on the HR team by leading internal investigations and employee issues in a timely and sensitive manner.Additionally, this role is responsible for the day-to-day partnership with the DNC employee union, including the vision, strategy, management, training and planning of labor relations initiatives for the DNC. The successful incumbent will develop and maintain a positive working relationship with the bargaining unit committee and union representatives, while tracking and monitoring relevant union data.Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and implement employee relations strategies with the HR DirectorManage implementation and execution of processes designed to identify and resolve issues before they reach critical massManage and facilitate structured and timely training for new managers ensuring newly hired and newly promoted managers know their new responsibilitiesMaintain a developmental manager training and coaching sessions for managers at the DNCProvide support to the HR Director and Deputy HR Director as needed for auditsConduct investigations and prepare reports in collaboration with the HR Director, legal team, and other appropriate leadershipManages and track leaves, administer FMLA and Reasonable accommodations processCollaborate with managers and supervisors in employee relations best practices and strategies for addressing problems and grievances through proper questioning and risk assessment and the application of HR knowledge, such as relevant policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and applicable law, to provide consultation that reduces risk and builds a positive work environment for allEnsuring labor law posters are up to dateCollaborating and supporting the team in HR initiatives like annual performance reviews and open enrollmentSupports the HR Director and Deputy HR Director on all federal, state and local compliance issues (filing, reporting, registration, tax issues)Work with multiple team departments and staff members with differing points of view while maintaining confidentiality of highly sensitive subject matterCultivate a strong partnership with the DNC employee union at all levelsSupport the Director of HR on interpreting and applying applicable labor and employment laws, regulations, and standards at the federal and state level, in consultation with the COO and legal teamResponsible for all bargaining unit related reporting and dataResponsible for ensuring compliance with any collective bargaining agreements in effectDevelops and conducts necessary collective bargaining agreement or union related trainingOversee the grievance process, tracking timelines of the grievance administrative regulation, and attends or is available to attend grievance hearings and meetings when applicable, including arbitrationsOther duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's missionQualifications:Bachelor's degree or 3-4 years of transferable experience in Employee Relations and HR operationsPassion for electing Democrats up and down the ballotEffective and empathetic communicator, especially during difficult conversationsInnovative problem solving and conflict resolution skillsManagement experience with strategic labor relationships is helpfulAbility to effectively establish trust and rapportAbility to deliver challenging information effectivelySolutions oriented team-playerAbility to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all timesStrong interpersonal skills to effectively build partnerships with staff and leadershipAbility to create and facilitate easy to understand training guides and materialsExperience with maintaining and manipulating dataSound judgment, enthusiasm, can-do attitude, diplomacy, with the ability to be proactiveProfessional experience in a human resources, including 3-5 years in employee relations; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities or equivalent professional experienceSHRM or PHR certificate preferred but should not prevent interested candidates from applyingTravel: The Human Resources Manager position may be required to travel.Salary: The starting salary for the Human Resources Manager position is $85,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.Benefits:Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leaveHealth and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employeeSupplementary vision plans available to employees for purchaseUp to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) planPre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents