Head of management hr

The Human Resources Manager serves as the organization's subject matter expert in employee relations, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation, acting as the primary point of contact for workplace concerns, investigations, and corrective actions. This role partners closely with the Human Resources Director to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws while fostering a fair, consistent, and supportive work environment.
In addition to managing complex employee relations matters, the HR Manager plays a key role in developing manager capability through training and coaching on performance management, compliance, and workplace best practices. The position also supports leadership development initiatives and partners with leadership to promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and effective people management.
This role is critical in mitigating organizational risk, ensuring consistent policy application, and supporting workplace safety efforts, including workers' compensation prevention and return-to-work programs, in alignment with the organization's mission and values.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including employee complaints, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
Manage and drive the corrective action process, coaching managers on performance issues, documentation, and disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
Act as the organization's subject matter expert on ADA, managing the interactive process, accommodation requests, and compliance documentation.
Oversee leave of absence administration, including FMLA/CFRA and other applicable leaves, ensuring compliance and coordination with employees and management.
Administer workers' compensation claims, including reporting, coordination with third-party administrators, return-to-work programs, and ongoing case management.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and auditing HR practices for alignment.
Partner with leadership to mitigate risk, ensure consistent application of policies, and promote a fair and compliant work environment.
Develop and deliver training programs for managers on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workplace best practices.
Support leadership development initiatives by coaching managers on effective employee management, communication, and conflict resolution.
Oversee the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee data management, reporting, and system optimization.
Bachelor's degree in related field or four years of experience as an HR Manager in lieu of the degree.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, ADA, and workers' compensation.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations issues.
Hands-on experience managing ADA accommodations and the interactive process.
Knowledge in Human Resources or management procedures.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

East Valley offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan. You will also enjoy a work-life balance with paid time off and holidays throughout the year.
It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
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