Sr. Employee Relations Manager

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Minimum 8 years of progressive employee relations human resources or equivalent experience including significant experience independently managing complex employee relations matters workplace investigations performance management issues corrective actions separations and sensitive employee concerns.

• Experience advising managers HR Business Partners Legal and business leaders on employee relations matters risk mitigation policy interpretation and employment practices in a corporate or multi-state environment preferred.

• Experience identifying employee relations trends preparing recommendations and supporting process improvements policy updates manager education or employee relations reporting preferred.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Employee Relations Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field required.

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of employee relations principles workplace investigation practices HR policies and applicable federal state and local employment requirements.

• Strong ability to independently assess complex employee relations matters identify risk evaluate options and recommend practical balanced solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct objective workplace investigations prepare clear documentation and advise on appropriate employment actions.

• Strong consultative communication and influencing skills with the ability to coach managers and advise HR Business Partners Legal and business leaders on sensitive employee matters.

• Strong judgment discretion analytical thinking and organizational skills with the ability to manage

• competing priorities identify trends and support reporting training and process improvement initiatives.

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA our people drive our success. Thats why we offer a competitive rewards package that supports your health financial future and overall wellbeingat work and beyond.

Benefits Highlights

• Hybrid flexibility 4 days in office 1 day remote

• Vehicle perks monthly vehicle allowance plus purchase and lease discounts

• Comprehensive health coverage medical dental and vision plans

• Employer-funded HSA contributions to help reduce healthcare costs

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one

• 100% company-paid life and disability insurance

• Wellbeing benefits including fitness and health resources

• Leadership programs and career development that support continuous learning

• Paid Volunteer Time Off and a company charitable donation in your honor

Because great benefits help you thrivepersonally and professionally.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our culture visit our careers page.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplacebecause we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion or creed color national origin ancestry caste citizenship sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability medical condition genetic information marital status family care or medical leave status military or veteran status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

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Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance Genesis Finance and Kia Finance we deliver innovative financing leasing and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

Were a company driven by growth innovation and people. At HCA youll find opportunities to build new skills expand your career and make a real impactwhile working in a diverse inclusive and valuesdriven environment. Were proud to support our communities through volunteerism philanthropy and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Sr. Employee Relations Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for independently managing complex employee relations matters and providing expert consultation to managers HR Business Partners and business leaders. This role conducts investigations advises on performance management corrective action workplace concerns leaves accommodations and separations and applies sound judgment to ensure fair consistent and compliant employment practices. The position also identifies risk partners with Legal and HR stakeholders as appropriate and contributes to process improvements reporting and manager education that strengthen employee relations practices across the organization.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

1. Employee Relations Case Management & Investigations:

• Manage complex employee relations matters including workplace concerns employee complaints performance issues corrective actions separations and other sensitive employment matters.

• Conduct thorough and objective fact-finding and investigations by gathering relevant information interviewing involved parties assessing documentation identifying policy considerations and preparing clear case summaries and recommendations.

• Evaluate employee relations matters for risk consistency precedent and business impact; determine appropriate next steps and escalate only highly sensitive legally complex or enterprise-risk matters as appropriate.

• Provide advanced guidance to managers and HR stakeholders on employee relations issues performance management corrective action workplace conduct and employment practices.

• Ensure casework is handled in a timely confidential consistent and well documented manner in accordance with company standards and applicable employment requirements.

2. Policy Interpretation Compliance and Risk Mitigation:

• Interpret and apply company policies employment practices and applicable federal state and local employment requirements to support consistent and compliant employee relations outcomes.

• Partner with HR Business Partners Legal Compliance and business leaders to assess complex or sensitive employment matters and develop practical risk-balanced solutions.

• Prepare and review investigation summaries corrective action documentation separation materials accommodation-related documentation and other employee relations records to ensure accuracy consistency and completeness.

• Identify potential compliance concerns policy gaps or inconsistent practices and recommend corrective actions or process enhancements.

• Support audits policy updates and documentation standards that improve employee relations governance and operational effectiveness.

3. Stakeholder Consultation Training and Reporting:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultative partner to HR Business Partners managers Legal Talent teams and business leaders on employee relations matters.

• Develop or support manager education employee relations communications tools templates and guidance materials that promote consistent and effective people management practices.

• Analyze case data employee relations trends and recurring issues to identify root causes emerging risks and opportunities to improve manager capability or workplace practices.

• Prepare reports insights and recommendations for HR leadership to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Support assigned employee relations projects policy updates process improvements audits reporting activities and department initiatives that strengthen compliance consistency and operational effectiveness.

4. Leaves Accommodations and Employee Support:

• Provide employee relations consultation on statutory leaves of absence reasonable accommodations workers compensation coordination return to-work matters and related employee support issues.

• Support the interactive process by assessing relevant information coordinating with internal stakeholders documenting communications and recommending appropriate next steps.

• Advise managers and HR stakeholders on sensitive employee matters involving leaves accommodations performance conduct and workplace concerns while balancing employee support business needs and compliance requirements.

• Support employee separations exit processes and related documentation including identification of themes or trends that may require follow-up action.