Manager, People RelationsJob DetailsLevelExperienced Job Location1 PIERREPONT PLAZA SUITE 901 - BROOKLYN, NY Position TypeFull Time Education Level4 Year Degree Salary Range$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary Travel PercentageUp to 25% Job ShiftDay Job CategoryHuman Resources DescriptionManager, People RelationsReports to: Associate Vice President Human Resources Direct Report(s): TheManager, People Relationsis responsible for:
Continued development, and maintenance of Graham Windham’s employee performance management, objectives and key results (OKRs), and goal setting processes in accordance with its philosophy, guidelines, policies, and procedures
providing coaching and consultation to employees and leaders on interpersonal, disciplinary and performance matters in accordance with the organization’s pillars, policies, collective bargaining agreement and governing locally, statewide and federally promulgated laws and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities: People Relations (80%)
Manages a proactive, data-informed strategy focused on ensuring a healthy, psychologically safe and lawful workplace climate.
Partners with the AVP of Human Resources on ensuring the consistent and fair application of the policies and practices outlined in Graham Windham’s Employee Handbook and in its collective bargaining agreement with the union.
Serves as HR representative during collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Shepherds investigations by collaborating with colleagues in Human Resources on claims or allegations of harassment, discrimination & other workplace misconduct; provides timely analyses of each case and recommendations for any necessary follow-up actions.
Provides intervention, support and recommendations regarding employee discipline, performance issues, grievances initiated by employees and opportunities for recognition, rewards and incentives.
Implementation of Employee relations database inclusive of roll out, and training of all applicable staff
Providing continued guidance to managers and employees throughout the performance management and goal setting process.
Informational Trainings focused on people relations, and management
Ownership of Graham’s employee review processes
Primary Responsibilities: Leadership (20%)
Creates shared ownership for successful outcomes and accepts accountability for unsuccessful results.
Communicates transparently and constructively.
Leads inclusively and builds trust with colleagues and business partners.
Functions as ambassador for Graham Windham – networking with external professionals and groups to teach and to learn about innovative strategies and practices.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning, development, up-skilling and growth.
Makes recommendations about ineffective processes or practices.
Aims to support the engagement, development and growth of others.
QualificationsOther Requirements Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or related field required + five (5) years of relevant experience.
Professional certification in Compensation or Total Rewards required within six months of hire; Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, HRCI etc) a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent time management, organizational, relationship building, active listening, problem-solving and presentation skills.
Excellent analytic skills
Mastery of Microsoft office products WORD and EXCEL
Strong computer/technology skills including working knowledge of Human Resources Information Management (HRIS)systems.
Adaptable.
Ability to role model leadership behaviors under stress.
Ability to evaluate &interpret information and to make independent sound judgments/decisions.
Full-Time Position; salary commensurate w/experience and qualifications.
Annual Base: $75,000-$80,000