Top Employee Relations Executive jobs in Montgomery, AL

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100 years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan ($35 physical copay; $15 Teladoc copay)
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation 
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details
   

Job Description

The UNITED HR team is committed to demonstrating our core values: Quality, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, supporting and maximizing the potential of our associates and cultivating an associates first culture. The Manager -  Employee Relations plays a culture role in fostering an associates’ first culture at UNITED.  This culture places a strong emphasis on prioritizing and investing in the well-being, development, and satisfaction of employees. The role of the Manager - Employee Relations is to ensure the fair and consistent application of company policies and state and federal laws by supervisors, managers, and departments. The Employee Relations Manager builds relationships with all employees to create an open and communicative work environment. They provide support to associates regarding company policies and state and federal laws. Additionally, the Manager oversees the Human Resources team responsible for onboarding news hires, employee communication, and general HR functions.

What your day will look like:

* Supervisory Responsibilities:
   - Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
   - Interview, hire, and train associates.
   - Plan, assign, and direct work.
   - Appraise performance.
   - Address complaints and resolve problems.
   - Build positive associate morale.
* Human Resource Management:
   - Provide coaching and guidance to management throughout the associate lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and termination processes.
   - Collaborate and partner with other departments related to compensation, benefits, risk management, and payroll.
* Employee Relations:
   - Meet with associates (exempt and non-exempt) to address questions or concerns regarding company policies and state/federal laws.
   - Make recommendations to effectively resolve problems, ensuring compliance with employment standards, policies, and procedures.
   - Coordinate and deliver training sessions on employment, performance evaluation, and company policies.
   - Coach management on employee relations and corrective actions.
   - Partner with managers/supervisors on performance evaluation process and provide performance appraisals.
   - Complete employee relations investigations. 
*  Legal Compliance:
   - Make decisions and assist in resolving issues related to employment, leaves of absence, and employee communication.
   - Respond to all legal requests related to employee relations.
   - Collaborate with legal counsel to prepare for necessary mediations, arbitration, or other legal proceedings.

Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies.
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to read, write and speak English. 
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines.
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets.
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills 
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates.
• Bachelor's degree/Bachelor’s Art from four-year College or university; or 7 to 10 year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
• SAP experience preferred. 
• Ability to make presentations to groups.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive HR experience 
• Three (3) years Employee Relations and previous Human Resources supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to various Sales Centers throughout UNITED
• Frequent sitting, typing, and keying.