Manager, Employee Relations

About the RoleIn this role, you will support company efforts to maintain a positive employee relations environment, inclusive of high employee engagement and performance as well as upholding company culture. You will help develop and implement proactive employee relations management strategies that support business partners’ business goals. You will help ensure business partners comply with employment law and Code of Business Conduct obligations and direct employment investigations, complaint resolution, and counsel and assess legal risk in high profile and high-risk employee relations situationsWhat You'll DoEnsure pragmatic, non biased, efficient and consistent resolution to high risk employee issues (i.e., discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence) that limits the Company’s exposure to legal liability and is consistent with the Company’s employee relations philosophy and valuesAssess employee impact on business proposals and proposed reorganizations; manage severance administration and policy guidance as appropriate for business partnersManage & influence proactive Employee Relations Strategy with business and HR leadersSupport Gap Inc. Proactive Employee Relations strategy implementation to mitigate risk. Assist Gap Inc. Labor Relations competency building initiatives and trainingsAssess organization needs; diagnose and recommend solutions that impact organizational health based on employee relations’ trends and business strategyResponsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needsResponsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policiesWho You AreStrong expertise in US employment law. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting complex internal investigations. Experience creating and maintaining a proactive employee relations strategyExcellent relationship building skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization (both verbally and in writing)High professional standards regarding customer service, confidentiality and integrityAbility to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutionsUnderstanding of concepts and procedures specific to Employee Relations #J-18808-Ljbffr