Employee Relations Manager - Construction Craft Professionals

Requisition ID: 274993 

•  Relocation Authorized: International - Accompanied 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

 

Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Employee Relations Manager to join our team. The Employee Relations (ER) Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive employee relations strategies, policies, and programs to foster a positive and productive work environment for our construction craft professionals – across all key regions globally. This role will collaborate closely with project teams, Workforce Services Managers, Industrial Relations Managers, Labor Relations Managers, Project Craft Professionals, ER Managers, internal and external legal counsel, and senior leadership to ensure fair and consistent treatment of craft professionals promote a culture of trust and respect. The ER Manager will provide guidance, oversight, and training on ER investigations, conduct in person ER investigations and be responsible for providing reports for senior management review.

If you are an experienced employee relations professional with a passion for promoting a positive work environment, fostering employee engagement, ensuring fair and respectful treatment of employees, and leading the governance of employee issues and investigations, we would love to hear from you!

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Construction and Workforce Services/LR/IR teams to promote equity, company values, and accountability in the workplace and to respond appropriately and fairly to team member concerns.
• Infuse employee relations insights into organizational strategies.
• Develop and implement employee relations framework including: strategies, policies, and programs aligned with the company's values, goals, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employee relations best practices, conflict resolution, and respectful workplace conduct.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

 

ER Cases/Investigations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to Workforce Services/LR/IR and construction leadership in handling performance management, employee discipline, and separation processes.
• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve a range of employee relations concerns, including workplace conflicts, grievances, harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation complaints, and other violations of work rules.
• Manage the employee relations case management system to review and track case progress, conduct investigatory interviews while ensuring compliance with company policy as well as legal requirements, collect and analyze relevant evidence, write investigation summaries, and deliver debriefs with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead all governance on employee issues and exits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to non-discriminatory practices.
• Stay updated on labor laws, regulations, and industry trends related to employee relations, making recommendations for policy and program enhancements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on employment-related matters, including agency investigations, and employment litigation matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training current best practice programs for investigation processes to upskill on-Project Workforce Services IR/LR teams.
• Proactively identify and address potential employee relations issues and develop preventive measures.
• Prepare and present reports and metrics on employee relations trends and outcomes to senior leadership.

 

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