Manager, People Relations (58923)

Graham Windham • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, People Relations, is responsible for continued development, and maintenance of Graham Windham’s employee performance management, objectives and key results (OKRs), and goal setting processes in accordance with its philosophy, guidelines, policies, and procedures. They provide coaching and consultation to employees and leaders on interpersonal, disciplinary and performance matters in accordance with the organization’s pillars, policies, collective bargaining agreement and governing locally, statewide and federally promulgated laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, or related field required + five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent time management, organizational, relationship building, active listening, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytic skills
• Mastery of Microsoft office products WORD and EXCEL
• Strong computer/technology skills including working knowledge of Human Resources Information Management (HRIS) systems.
• Adaptable.
• Ability to role model leadership behaviors under stress.
• Ability to evaluate &interpret information and to make independent sound judgments/decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR, HRCI, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages a proactive, data-informed strategy focused on ensuring a healthy, psychologically safe and lawful workplace climate.
• Partners with the AVP of Human Resources on ensuring the consistent and fair application of the policies and practices outlined in Graham Windham’s Employee Handbook and in its collective bargaining agreement with the union.
• Serves as HR representative during collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
• Shepherds investigations by collaborating with colleagues in Human Resources on claims or allegations of harassment, discrimination & other workplace misconduct; provides timely analyses of each case and recommendations for any necessary follow-up actions.
• Provides intervention, support and recommendations regarding employee discipline, performance issues, grievances initiated by employees and opportunities for recognition, rewards and incentives.
• Implementation of Employee relations database inclusive of roll out, and training of all applicable staff
• Providing continued guidance to managers and employees throughout the performance management and goal setting process.
• Informational Trainings focused on people relations, and management
• Ownership of Graham’s employee review processes
• Creates shared ownership for successful outcomes and accepts accountability for unsuccessful results.
• Communicates transparently and constructively.
• Leads inclusively and builds trust with colleagues and business partners.
• Functions as ambassador for Graham Windham – networking with external professionals and groups to teach and to learn about innovative strategies and practices.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning, development, up-skilling and growth.
• Makes recommendations about ineffective processes or practices.
• Aims to support the engagement, development and growth of others.

Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B thrift), career coaching via Bravely, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager