Employee Relations Manager - West Des Moines, United States - Athene

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locations

West Des Moines, Iowa

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

R240566

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more.

We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs.

We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher.

We're ready to help you achieve more.

Purpose:

As an Employee Relations Manager you'll play a critical role in providing Human Resources consulting services and employee relations expertise in the areas of performance management, policies and procedures, employment law, leave of absence, workplace accommodations, and immigration-related matters.

Establishing and promoting open communication between leaders and employees with regard to current policies and practices.


Accountabilities:
Leads a high-performing team of employee relations specialists.
Proactively handles complex employee relations case work, providing direction to leaders on handling sensitive employee issues.
Leads and/or manages investigations into workplace complaints, misconduct, and/or policy violations.
Provides counsel to leaders and employees related to employment issues and conflicts. Provides guidance and alternatives to promote increased understanding and effective working relationships.
Leads in the development, interpretation, application, and communication of Human Resources policies, ensuring consistent application across the organization.
Collects and analyzes employee data to identify trends and provides solutions for improvement and/or resolution.
Proposes solutions for improving employee satisfaction, retention, and performance.

Stays informed about US employment laws and regulations and provides awareness to the organization that ensures adherence to legal requirements.

Manages immigration processes for employees across all locations, collaborating with legal and external partners to maintain compliance.


Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong foundation of US employment laws and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, with a diverse audience, and to positively influence the actions and decisions of others.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience:

3+ years of prior experience in an employee relations role, with demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations case work and leading internal investigations.

2+ years of formal people leadership
Experience in developing, implementing and communicating Human Resources policies and procedures.
Experience with handling immigration process and related documentation.
Prior experience with managing, evaluating, and engaging with employees on the interactive process related to workplace accommodation requests.
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Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

About Us

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products.

If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company.

You will find we offer more than the basics to create a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

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