Employee Relations Manager

STATUS: Exempt, regular full-time

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

LOCATION: Goleta, CA / Santa Barbara, CA

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Provides specialized support in the areas of employee relations, recruitment and staffing, employee training and development, and employee recognition. Formulate partnerships to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the Bank.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: With or without reasonable accommodation must be able to perform all essential job functions as described below.

• Responsible for employee relations ensuring objectivity, fair and equitable treatment of all employees with consistent practices of administering human resources policies and procedures.

• Initiate recruiting process to include job postings, application review, interview screening and scheduling, offer letters and background checks. Coordinate pre-employment on-boarding activities.

• Coordinates employee recognition activities, including oversight of the Elevate Team, Awardco, quarterly employee appreciation events and employee activities.

• Mentors and advises managers regarding staffing, performance management, career pathing, training needs and supervisory development.

• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of the computer based training system, including evaluation of recurring curriculums and scheduling of ad-hoc training classes.

• Assist with annual salary surveys.

• Conduct research on various HR-related topics and prepare reports that include findings and recommendations.

• Assists employees with HR leave management by being the liaison with the employee.

Minimum Qualifications to Perform Essential Functions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard HR practices, concepts and terminology.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment and wage & hour laws.

• Aptitude for detail and organization.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications.

• Knowledge of recruiting practices, resources and regulatory concerns.

• Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to changing priorities.

• Professional demeanor and speaking skills.

• Ability to achieve and maintain required licenses, registrations or certifications.

• Computer proficiency, including internet browsers and Microsoft Office Suite products.

• Ability to perform essential job functions under minimal supervision.

• Proficiency at speaking, reading and writing English.

Experience and/or Education:

• Four-year degree with a major in Business or Human Resources, or equivalent training and experience.

• One year of experience performing moderately complex human resources related tasks, preferred.

• Possession of HR certification from SHRM or HRCI, preferred.

Travel/Physical Demands

• Ability to travel to client and business event locations (driving requires continuous possession of a valid driver's license and the minimum level of auto insurance).

Excellent benefits package for eligible employees and their families. Competitive salary BOE in the range of $77,000 - $113,000 Annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.