Position Details:
- Full-Time
- Location: Sherman Oaks but be able to drive to our other locations: North Hills, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, Culver City
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace conflicts, conduct issues, attendance challenges, and policy violations.
- Conduct thorough workplace investigations and provide clear documentation, findings, and recommendations.
- Advise and coach managers and leadership on employee relations strategies, performance management, corrective actions, and difficult conversations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws while promoting fair and consistent workplace practices.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to address sensitive employee matters and support organizational change initiatives.
- Analyze employee relations trends, deliver manager training, and recommend proactive solutions to foster a positive and productive work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.
- 5–8+ years of progressive HR/Employee Relations experience.
- Significant experience independently managing complex employee relations matters and investigations.
- Experience advising managers and senior leaders.
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.
- HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR is desirable.
- Experience with HRIS and employee relations/case management systems preferred.
This salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of The Help Group. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. The Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Skills Required
- 5-8+ years of progressive HR or employee relations experience
- Significant experience independently managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
- Experience advising managers and senior leaders
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
- HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR
- Experience with HRIS and employee relations or case management systems
What We Do
New School for Child Development is a California nonprofit educational organization operating seven California Department of Education-certified schools across three campuses. Its programs include Parkhill School, North Hills Prep, Village Glen, Bridgeport, Sunrise, and Young Learners Preschool. The schools serve children and young people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges, providing specialized academic and social education suited to their needs.
