Manager Employee Relations

Portland General Electric Company•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Job Function Summary Serves as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders by aligning employee and organizational objectives . Provides guidance on HR and employee relations matters, ensuring equitable , consistent, and legally compliant employment practices that support PGE’s culture and business goals.

Requirements

Typically a bachelor’s degree in business, psychology, sociology, finance, human resources, law or other related field or equivalent experience.
Typically eight or more years in multiple areas of human resources, such as benefits plan administration, investigations, employee relations, or equivalent combination of experience with three or more years of management.
Deep expertise in employee relations, including investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy application
Proven ability to conduct complex or high-risk workplace investigations objectively and effectively, ensuring thorough documentation and legally sound outcomes
Strong understanding of federal and state employment and labor laws, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation standards
Broad HR knowledge, including organizational effectiveness, change management, and employee engagement
Ability to translate business needs into people strategies that balance risk, compliance, and organizational culture
Skill in identifying and interpreting employee relations trends and using data to drive preventive strategies
Strong project management and process improvement skills with the ability to design and execute ER programs and initiatives
Advanced facilitation, mediation, and presentation skills to influence and educate leaders at all levels
Proficiency with HR information systems, case management tools, and data reporting platforms
Strong customer focus and ability to build trust and credibility with leaders, employees, and HR partners
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with sound professional judgment
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex issues clearly and objectively
Effective decision-making under pressure with attention to fairness and consistency
Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously
Business acumen and ability to align employee relations strategies with company objectives
Commitment to integrity, inclusion, and safety in all work practices
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule

Nice To Haves

A l aw degree is desirable
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
Other HR certifications are advantageous ( e.g., CEBS, CBP, CCP).

Responsibilities

Employee Relations Management Serves as the primary resource for employee relations consultation and support.
Partners with HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, Legal, and business leaders to address workplace issues, ensure consistent policy application, and promote a n equitable and compliant work environment.
Provides expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
Leads or supports internal investigations, owning complex or high-risk cases from intake through resolution.
Ensures that investigations are conducted objectively, consistently, and in compliance with legal and company standards.
Identifies trends and insights from case data to inform proactive strategies that strengthen engagement and workplace culture.
Contributes to the design and delivery of employee relations policies, tools, and training that build organizational capability and reduce risk.
Financial Management Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.
Resourcing Partners with HR and business leaders to assess resourcing needs for employee relations work.
Contributes to recruitment, selection , and development of HR talent with ER capability.
Supports workforce planning and workload prioritization across the HR function.
Professional Development Maintains up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and organizational policies.
Builds capability among HR Business Partners and leaders through consultation, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Pursues ongoing professional development to stay current on trends in investigations, employee relations, and workplace culture.