Human Resources Manager

## Overview Forest Lawn has always attracted unique and exceptional individuals; those who aren’t satisfied with simply building a career, but want to go home at the end of the day knowing they’ve made a profound and positive difference in people’s lives. ## Description The HR Manager oversees all employee relations functions for Operations, Support, and Advance Planning Divisions. This role leads a team of HR professionals who provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions up to and including separations, and other employee related activities as required. **What You'll Be Doing** - Directly supervise and mentor Employee Relations Specialists in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. - Lead the full life cycle management of Human Resources direct reports, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; managing performance addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues. - Provide guidance and oversee employee investigations, disciplinary actions, sensitive employee matters, and terminations. - Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on performance management, documentation, and workplace conflict resolution of employee related issues. - Develop and implement proactive employee relations strategies to improve engagement and reduce risks. - Participate in the development of employee surveys, and/or data gatherings and report-backs. - Oversee, and when necessary, conduct investigations involving harassment claims, discrimination complaints, retaliation complaints, and policy violations. - Participate and create reports for Pre-Discharge Reviews, Grievance Hearings, and Termination Appeals. - Oversee tracking of personnel transactions in UKG or related HCM system, such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and separations. - Maintains a strong understanding of recruitment practices and employment related compliance matters, offering oversight and guidance to ensure hiring practices follow employment laws, organizational policies, and fair and consistent employment practices. - Assist the Learning and Development Specialist to deliver aspects of the Introduction to Forest Lawn Leadership segments, including separations, promotions, and performance review, safety, unions, and sexual harassment prevention. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. - Regularly seek guidance and maintain consistent communication with upper management and Executive Offices. - Regularly visit other departments and park locations. - Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. - Assist with Wage & Salary surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rates. - Approve vacation/paid absence requests and expense statements of direct reports. - Provide directions for the proper handling of personnel documents during the annual File Clean Up day for employee relations files. - Ensure compliance with Labor law postings, I-9 processing for all employees. - Assist with mandatory AB1825 Employee Harassment Prevention training and mandatory programs. - Track and analyze employee relations trends such as turnover, corrective action, and separation reasons. - ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. - Minimum 5 years of HR management experience, with strong emphasis on employee relations. - Extensive knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, Workers Compensation, Benefits, and Compensation. - Experience with Human Capital Management systems preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Strong oral and written communication skills; proven public speaking experience. - Expertise in workplace investigations and documentation standards. - Strong conflict resolution and coaching skills. - Valid CA Driver’s License including state required levels of active auto insurance. - Must have reliabl…