Blackstone Consulting, Inc.
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.
Training & Awareness
- 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
- Background Check).