Employee Relations Manager
Employee Relations Manager
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$ 105000 - 150000
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin committed to executing our mission safely and on time.If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for an Employee Relations Manager to oversee and manage employee relations matters with a focus on ensuring compliance with company policies employment laws and regulations. This role involves conducting comprehensive investigations resolving workplace conicts and partnering with internal stakeholders to promote a fair ethical and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk.
This will be a fulltime exempt position located onsite in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex and sensitive workplace investigations
- Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly objectively and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
- Document investigation processes findings and conclusions effectively ensuring detailed case management.
- Provide recommendations on appropriate corrective actions discipline or policy changes following investigations.
- Collaborate with Legal People Business Partners and business leaders to resolve employee relations issues while ensuring consistency and fairness.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all departments.
- Stay current with federal state and local employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
- Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate potential risk areas and recommend improvements to minimize legal exposure.
- Maintain detailed records of investigations including key findings timelines and outcomes.
- Develop reporting tools to analyze trends identify risk patterns and recommend proactive solutions.
- Present findings and insights to senior leadership to support decisionmaking and risk mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular reviews of the employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure policies reflect current legal requirements and risk management considerations.
- Ensure all policies are written in clear and accessible language for employees at all levels.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to handbook policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 57 years of progressive experience in employee relations investigations or compliance roles.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related eld or equivalent years of experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Strong knowledge of employment laws including wage & hour ADA FMLA FLSA and EEO regulations.
- Exceptional investigative skills including interviewing documentation and analysis.
- Ability to handle sensitive and condential matters with discretion andprofessionalism.
- Strong conict resolution and mediation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high performing and fastpaced environment.
Additional Requirements:
- This role may require occasional travel for investigations or meetings
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Pay Range:
Employee Relations Manager: $105000 $150000
Salary Range: California
$105000 $150000 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
