Employee Relations Manager

Copart•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Copart, Inc. is a global leader in online vehicle auctions, connecting sellers with buyers worldwide. The Employee Relations Manager plays a crucial role in fostering a positive workplace by managing policies, resolving conflicts, investigating grievances, and advising on labor laws. This role reports to the Sr Director, HR Business Partnership and is responsible for ensuring legal compliance and promoting a culture of fairness, while providing guidance to leadership to maintain high employee engagement. The ideal candidate possesses strong conflict resolution and mediation skills, along with demonstrated interpersonal and communication abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field required.
5+ years of experience in HR, with specific experience in employee relations, labor relations, and/or employment law.
Strong conflict resolution, mediation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Detail and results oriented.
Deep understanding of employment legislation in the US (e.g. EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADEA).

Nice To Haves

SHRM (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) or HRCI (SPHR or PHR) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, disputes, and workplace conflicts.
Conduct thorough, objective investigations into allegations of misconduct, harassment, or policy violations, preparing detailed reports with guidance on solutions.
Advise management and HR Business Partners on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Create, implement, and enforce company policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct in adherence to federal and state labor laws.
Participate in the Employee Engagement Survey process, supporting data analysis and recommending action plans.
Monitor workplace culture and provide guidance on strategies to boost morale and retention.
Participate in the design and maintenance of the company’s engagement and labor relations strategies.
Collaborate with Learning and Development on the creation of training materials for union awareness, respectful workplaces, employee engagement best practices for leadership, compliance, safety, security, risk, employee relations, and performance management.
Update training materials and resources as needs evolve.
Train HR Business Partners on providing training to leadership regarding engagement and union awareness to ensure consistency across facilities.