Manages employee relations programs, investigations, corrective actions, policy interpretation, compliance training, litigation support, and severance processes. Advises leaders and HR teams on employment matters, ensures legal and policy compliance, develops ER metrics and training, and supports workplace culture, engagement, and retention initiatives. The role also coordinates with agencies, regulators, employees, union leaders, and business stakeholders.
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Job Summary
This role manages employee relations (ER) functions for Vistra by investigating ER issues and determining appropriate remedial, disciplinary, or other actions; reviewing and interpreting policies; developing and delivering ER training, supporting labor and employment litigation, and supporting employee-related programs.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
•Interfaces with state and federal agencies and directs employee relations activities to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
•Advises the Senior Leadership Team, the Leadership Team, line management, and HR peers in employee relations matters; also provides training or updates to the HR field
•Supports Employee Relations issues in the field with field HR personnel and ensure that all investigators are well trained in investigative skills and adhere to the procedures for ER
•Manage ER investigations process, including Code of Conduct violations and other policies, advising clients in taking appropriate corrective action, and reviewing proposed disciplinary actions and preparing related documentation
•Prepare and present ER compliance metrics to senior leaders and other stakeholders
•Develop and deliver employee compliance training, including Civil Treatment, ADA, FMLA, and other workplace laws
•Collaborate with HR and Leadership teams to implement trainings and programs that enhance engagement, retention and workplace culture
•Interpret, revise, and monitor for developments relating to HR policies and provide guidance to Human Resources team
•Support severance programs, including by assisting with personnel rating and ranking process and preparing related documentation such as adverse impact analyses and OWBPA disclosures for legal review
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•Five or more years of relevant professional ER and interview experience required
•Three or more years managing and HR or ER team and processes
•Labor and employment law knowledge, awareness of HR trends
•Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels and areas of the company
•High school diploma or certificate of equivalency
•Certification as SPHR or PHR preferred
•Occasional travel will be required
Key Metrics
•Exhibit leadership and management principles reflecting company core values to ensure overall business HR function success
•Promote positive relations with employees, customers, union leaders, community leaders and regulators as needed to build favorable relationships
•Build relationships with HR partners and business clients to deliver best-in-class advice regarding ER matters and emerging ER issues
•Provide regular communication and training to managers and HR teams on ER issues
•Ensure that HR policies, practices and procedures are understood and consistently applied
•Lead in the development of ER policies and practices in support of broader strategic objectives
Job Family
Human Resources
Company
Vistra Corporate Services Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
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