Employee Relations Partner

Copart•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. About Copart Copart is a global leader in online vehicle auctions and automotive remarketing services. With operations spanning multiple countries, we support thousands of Members worldwide. Our success is driven by our operational excellence, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to integrity, ownership, innovation, and getting results. Position The Employee Relations Manager fosters a positive workplace by managing policies, resolving conflicts, conducting investigations into grievances and advisement on labor laws. Reporting to the Sr Director, HR Business Partnership, this role will ensure legal compliance and promote a culture of fairness, providing guidance for leadership to maintain high engagement. The ideal candidate is strong with conflict resolution, mediation, and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Conflict Resolution & Mediation Act as the primary point of contact for employee grievances, disputes and workplace conflicts.
Investigations & Advisement Conduct thorough, objective investigations into allegations of misconduct, harassment, or policy violations. Prepare detailed reports and complete with guidance on solutions. Advise management and HR Business Partners on performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations
Policy Development & Compliance Create, implement, and enforce company policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct in adherence to federal and state labor laws.
Employee Engagement & Labor Relations Take part in the Engagement Survey process and support the data analysis and recommended action plans based on the results. Monitor workplace culture and provide guidance on strategies to boost morale and retention. Take part in the design and maintenance of the company’s engagement and labor relations strategies.
Training Work with Learning and Development on the creation of training materials and resources for: Union awareness initiatives Respectful workplace Best practices for employee engagement for leadership Compliance, safety, security and risk Employee relations and performance management Continue to update materials and resources as needs evolve. Train HR Business Partners on providing training to leadership on engagement and union awareness for consistency with our facilities.