Employee Relations Manager
Job Description
Company Description
Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.
We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.
We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
Job Description
The Employee Relations Manager (ERM)?is a trusted adviser and critical partner to coach employees and leaders on various employee relation matters related, but not limited to, conflict resolution and performance deficiencies. The ERM will conduct investigations, as needed, while demonstrating a solid understanding of Public Storage’s policy, culture and core values and make recommendations to resolve issues and support vital course of actions to drive positive outcomes. As a subject matter expert, the ERM will identify risks and gaps, create, audit, and sustain positive workplace relations programs; and design and conduct positive workplace relations training that drives best practices. Leveraging climate surveys, exit interviews and investigations, this role will provide advice and counsel to leaders to ensure fair and consistent resolutions to employee relations issues and disciplinary actions.?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The ERM will work reactively on crisis-oriented situations while proactively working on mitigating risk for the future. The ERM will be comfortable both presenting to Leaders and communicating with frontline employees. This role will be a strong project manager with experience dealing with all levels of employment investigations, performance management and engagement.?
Conduct investigations, keeping key partners informed of progress
Identify and drive programs to foster constructive employee relations and ensure the organizations approach is fair, respectful and consistent
Gather, analyze and interpret metrics to develop recommendations and strategies to facilitate positive employee relations and engagement
Facilitate climate surveys as needed, sharing learnings with leaders and supporting them through the development of action plans?
Educate Human Resource and Field Leaders on Employee Relation Topics communicating trends and risk factors within Public Storage
Management of Ethics Point and Ask HR Hotline- assigning cases across the organization based on workload and complexity and following up to ensure completion in a timely manner
Partner with key collaborators across the business and Employee experience function
Lead complex and high-volume employee situations related to performance management, general mentorship, feedback support, recommend solutions and assist with facilitation of resolution
Partner with managers on performance matters and assess progress, mentor managers and employees through corrective action and disciplinary actions
Evaluate and improve existing HR practices to introduce new perspectives, trends and processes
Design and drive training sessions and interventions to meet employee needs and business objectives
Support Human Resource initiatives by creating, editing policy, developing talking points and best practices as needed
Oversee and support in Legal Subpoena and Litigation document gathering along with the coordination of interviews
Qualifications
7+ years of experience effectively managing?employment investigations, performance management and engagement.
Solid working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee and labor relations
In-depth knowledge and application of federal, state and local labor and employment law and regulations
Experience leading multiple, concurrent, high-priority employee situations with a focus on timely and consistent execution
Ability to work independently and be part of a team
Detail-oriented with the ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated ability to analyze HR issues, provide information/direction, effectively express ideas, advice and solutions both verbally and in writing
Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) prior knowledge of Navex Global, Workday, and EthicsPoint is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build trust, maximize relationships, and interact with all levels, from hourly employees to senior management?
Trustworthy HR professional with the ability to handle and maintain a high level of confidentiality and common sense regarding sensitive employee information
Analytical skills, including the ability to develop, manage and interpret metrics
The ability to recognize opportunities and assess risks before they become trends
Highly organized, good planning, time management and prioritization with the ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities with deadlines
Additional Information
Workplace
One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
- Our office is based in Plano, east of I75 near E. Park Blvd, just North of Historic Downtown Plano.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply OnlinePosted: 9/27/2024
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 4e26dcf5-644d-4505-be7e-44ffe10994bc