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Senior Manager, Employee Relations
CoBank
Denver, CO, United States
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At CoBank, the Sr. Manager, Employee Relations manages the employee relations function for the bank to support an environment that is supportive, objective, and aligned with the bank’s expectations for personal accountability for performance. Facilitates management of all employee relations issues. Responsible for maintaining associate handbook, and ensures consistent and equitable application of bank policies and procedures. Develops and oversees processes related to associate conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, retirement and termination processes, issue resolution, and investigations. Supports associate development process by providing appropriate performance management coaching and support. Assists with associate concerns, and provides support to staff and management in an effort to create a positive and collaborative environment. Responsible for the implementation, planning and support of Human Resources (HR) programs related to employee relations, and works as a partner with management and HR staff. Responsible for managing unemployment claims and participating in the development of affirmative action program and reporting. Contributes to HR initiatives, including but not limited to those related to change management, performance management, staff management, termination processes, succession planning, development, and diversity and inclusion. Tracks and reports various HR metrics to HR management. Actively participates as a thought leader in driving HR performance from a service, risk management, and performance perspective.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensures compliance with labor regulations at all levels, including federal, state, and local laws. Maintains outreach contacts for all CoBank locations.
• Performs research and assessment of policy and employment law requirements for all HR policies and processes. Directs, designs, interprets and implements HR policies and procedures. Maintains associate handbook.
• Provides consultative advice to management and staff regarding behavioral, performance, or other employment issues, and conducts investigations as necessary.
• Develops and delivers management training and facilitation to encourage effective communication, performance management, corrective action, coaching and support.
• In coordination with VP, Diversity and Inclusion, contributes to affirmative action program and report.
• Tracks associate turnover, and creates tools and solutions to reduce turnover and enhance associate satisfaction. Provides management with proactive feedback.
• Counsels associates and manages/supervisors on disciplinary and/or corrective actions, disputes with other CoBank staff or management, and work-related problems which may result in heightened conflict or workplace safety concerns. Strives to bring quick resolution to employee relations issues.
• Tracks and reports relevant HR metrics. Analyzes metrics to identify trends, and recommends improvements to processes, policies, practices, and programs.
• Oversees and organizes exit interview program. Identifies and recommends solutions to problems identified through trending.
• Contributes to organizational efforts to maximize diversity and create an inclusive environment in which differences are valued.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Master’s degree or JD preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive human resources experience; or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with primary responsibilities in employee relations.
Preferred
Qualifications
• Knowledge and ability to respond to any level of employee relations issue in a timely and professional manner.
• Strong knowledge of employment, employee relations, organizational development, training, succession planning, and retention.
• Advanced negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws and regulations.
• Experience in dealing with change management/corporate culture principles and processes, as well as employee development principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with all levels of management, staff, external vendors, and to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and research skills.
• Excellent customer service and detail orientation.
• Strong management, coaching and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
CoBank stands strong as a $125 billion enterprise dedicated to the financial needs of rural communities. That means we help fund new ways to grow food, generate energy, access technology, and otherwise improve life in America. When you choose a career with us, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. We also provide competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, company-funded retirement plan, matching 401(k), and professional development programs.
CoBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.) to fill this position.
CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.