The SPLC is seeking a Labor & Employee Relations Manager who is committed to supporting social justice! 

The Labor and Employee Relations Manager will be forward-thinking and committed to the mission of Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that recognizes staff as its most important resource. They will have the demonstrated ability to connect, build bridges and work collaboratively to develop, plan and implement employee relations practices. The Labor and Employee Relations Manager will handle issues involving bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees. They will also ensure that labor relations matters and activities are conducted in a manner consistent with SPLC’s labor relations and legal strategies, operational and strategic business objectives, and values. They will work to nurture a transparent and collaborative workplace and uphold the values of justice, equity diversity and inclusion. 

Who You Are

Credible & Trusted. Skilled in establishing credibility throughout the organization with management and employees to be an effective listener and problem-solver of people issues. Adheres to strict confidentiality to maintain integrity and trustworthiness.

Problem-Solver. Ability to objectively coach employees and management through issues that may be complex, difficult and emotional. Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with policies, regulations, and government law.

Knowledgeable. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, performance management, compensation practices, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws.

Communicative. Regularly communicates with organizational and departmental leadership and employees. Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills. Skilled in oral and written communication.

Proficient. Demonstrated experience working in HRIS systems and case management software.

Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrated awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and antiracist principles and learning.

What You'll Do

Provide timely investigation summaries for all completed investigations and manage assigned employee complaints.

Conduct scheduled office visits and provides actionable feedback as needed.

Ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and manage the grievance process in accordance with the CBA.

Monitor employee climate to identify issues/trends; recommends proactive solutions based on business needs/best practices and counsels Leadership on identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.

Perform exit interviews and analyzes data, making recommendations to the management team for corrective and continuous improvement.

Manage and support managers in performing semi-annual and annual employee performance reviews.

Develop and delivers HR related management training.

Support managers in the development and review of performance improvement plans and corrective actions, including termination requests and related documentation.

Assist management with the application and interpretation of human resources policies, compensation, benefits, performance problems, transfers, terminations and promotions.

Support SPLC’s justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) strategic plan.

Support implementation of HR programs into the business insuring an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term.

Maintain and coordinate employee recognition and retention programs.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications 

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources;
• At least three (3) years of conducting human resources related investigations in a unionized environment and managing the grievance process in a unionized environment;
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred; and
• High School Diploma or GED. 

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $94,793 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work 

This role the following work designations options:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This position reports to the Deputy Director of Labor & Employee Relations.

Other Special Considerations 

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This role is expected to travel up to 20%.