Manager, People Relations

The Manager of People Relations leads our team of People Partners, driving all people-centric initiatives and procedures to reach our organizational objectives. This role involves crafting the comprehensive strategy for delivering services, policies, and programs related to People Operations.

Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks (Outcomes)

Develop and implement People strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategySupport the People Ops function with mergers and acquisitions and due diligence requests and assist with new market implementations.Bridge leadership and team member relations by addressing issuesManage the development and maintenance of the People sections of the company internal resourcesProvide expert advice to team members and leadership to ensure awareness of people policies, promote compliance, and facilitate best practice outcomes and mitigate riskManage and conduct effective, thorough and objective investigationsSupport current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of our peopleFoster a culture receptive to change by supporting and guiding a work environment that encourages and embraces changeCommunicate the benefits of change and provide support and training as needed to support team members adaptivity and resilience)Partner with leadership to analyze people data and trends to develop solutions, programs, and opportunities for growth and developmentLead change management efforts with an emphasis on gaining commitment and adoption of key people initiativesDevelop and lead our organizational design and enablement to ensure we have the right resources at the right time and continue to develop our leaders to think strategically about our peopleProvide guidance and input on business unit/function structures, workforce planning, and succession planningDevelop and guide leaders through the role creation/revision processWork closely with leaders to optimize work relationships, build transparency and clarity, and increase engagement, retention, and productivityProcess Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the HRIS, partnering with HR stakeholders to enhance system functionality and streamline HR workflows.Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process workflows.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is desiredMinimum 5 years of People Operations experienceProven working knowledge of multiple people disciplines, including compensation and benefit practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance enablement, extensive knowledge of federal and state HR legal requirementsAbility to architect strategy along with leadership skillsExcellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skillsCompetence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the companyStrong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skillsStrategic thinking and planning skills, including the ability to identify metrics, identify (and adjust) priorities, anticipate and mitigate risks, and involve the right stakeholders at the right times

Special Qualifications

PHR or SHRM-CP; SPHR or SHRM-SCP, preferredProven organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExceptional analytical, problem solving and time-management skillsDemonstrated experience/maturity to handle confidential and sensitive information