Manager, Employee Relations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MANAGER, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Organization: Breakthrough Public Schools

Contact for Questions: careers@breakthroughschools.org

Schools: Breakthrough Public Schools - Home Office

Salary: $55,000 - $67,500

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Managing Director, Talent Management

Job Description

Compensation: $55,000-$67,500 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

BREAKTHROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Breakthrough Public Schools is a nationally recognized Charter Management Organization (CMO) network in Ohio. Our mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Our network of schools centers joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a learning community where all students thrive. At Breakthrough, we are committed to providing scholars with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to excel at learning and citizenship from kindergarten through eighth grade promotion. We are committed to the success of every child.

The CMO network manages core administrative responsibilities, including human resources, finance, information technology, facilities, student recruitment, and marketing for our schools. We serve 3,000 K-8 grade scholars across ten schools and employ over 450 staff members.

OPPORTUNITY

The Manager of Employee Relations will be charged with managing support and services for leaders and employees related to employment, Employee Relations, and leave management. This key position also leads the progressive discipline and corrective action programs while establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with key stakeholder groups.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports, builds, and maintains positive relationships with employees and leaders to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity

Leads and facilitates the Employee Relations program and related functions by developing, recommending, and implementing program objectives, policies, and procedures

Assists managers and supervisors in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics

Manages and resolves complex Employee Relations issues and conducts effective and thorough investigations as needed

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance

Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies

Counsels employees and leaders on Employee Relations concerns while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and integrity, collaborating with legal counsel as needed

Handles the ADA process

Works with Third-Party Administrator on Workers’ Compensation claims

Assists managers and supervisors in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics

Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and work strategically across teams in the network. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Breakthrough Public Schools

Ability to build cross-functional partnerships by demonstrating an understanding of organizational fundamentals and decision-making processes

Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal, cross-functional, and external parties

Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning employment and labor relations

Skilled in conducting research, compiling data, and preparing appropriate reports and documents

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies

Thorough understanding of dispute resolution

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact

professionally with all stakeholder groups

Strong organizational and follow-through skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Employee Relations, Human Resources or related field required.
• 4+ years of professional human resource administration, including two years in Employee Relations preferred OR equivalent training, education or other experience.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR strongly preferred
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, a first-degree misdemeanor.