Employee Relations Manager

Vast is looking for an Employee Relations Manager to oversee and manage employee relations matters with a focus on ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulations. This role involves conducting comprehensive investigations, resolving workplace conicts, and partnering with internal stakeholders to promote a fair, ethical, and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located onsite in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage complex and sensitive workplace investigations 
• Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, objectively, and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws. 
• Document investigation processes, findings, and conclusions effectively, ensuring detailed case management. 
• Provide recommendations on appropriate corrective actions, discipline, or policy changes following investigations. 
• Collaborate with Legal, People Business Partners and business leaders to resolve employee relations issues while ensuring consistency and fairness. 
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all departments. 
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance. 
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate potential risk areas and recommend improvements to minimize legal exposure. 
• Maintain detailed records of investigations, including key findings, timelines, and outcomes. 
• Develop reporting tools to analyze trends, identify risk patterns, and recommend proactive solutions. 
• Present findings and insights to senior leadership to support decision-making and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Conduct regular reviews of the employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices. 
• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure policies reflect current legal requirements and risk management considerations. 
• Ensure all policies are written in clear and accessible language for employees at all levels. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to handbook policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in employee relations, investigations, or compliance roles. 
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related eld, or equivalent years of experience. 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws , including wage & hour, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEO regulations. 
• Exceptional investigative skills, including interviewing, documentation, and analysis.
• Ability to handle sensitive and condential matters with discretion and professionalism. 
• Strong conict resolution and mediation skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various organizational levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high performing and fast-paced environment. 

Additional Requirements: 

• This role may require occasional travel for investigations or meetings 
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted 

Pay Range: 

• Employee Relations Manager: $105,000 - $150,000