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Vast · 5 hours ago

Employee Relations Manager

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking an Employee Relations Manager to oversee employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws while promoting a fair and inclusive work environment.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex and sensitive workplace investigations

Provide thought leadership to the team of People Business Partners; operate as a Center of Excellence

Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, objectively, and in compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws

Document investigation processes, findings, and conclusions effectively, ensuring detailed case management

Analyze case notes and prepare comprehensive executive summaries

Provide recommendations on appropriate corrective actions, discipline, or policy changes following investigations

Collaborate with Legal, People Business Partners, and senior, and C-level business leaders to resolve employee relations issues while ensuring consistency and fairness

Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all departments

Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance

Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate potential risk areas and recommend improvements to minimize legal exposure

Maintain detailed records of investigations, including key findings, timelines, and outcomes

Enhance reporting tools to analyze trends, identify risk patterns, and recommend proactive solutions

Present findings and insights to C-level leadership to support decision-making and risk mitigation strategies

Conduct regular reviews of the employee handbook to ensure compliance with employment laws and industry best practices

Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure policies reflect current legal requirements and risk management considerations

Ensure all policies are written in clear and accessible language for employees at all levels

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to handbook policies

Qualification

Employee relationsInvestigative skillsEmployment law knowledgeConflict resolutionCommunication skillsDiscretionMediation skillsRisk managementCollaborationDocumentation

Required

10+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, investigations, or compliance roles

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related fields or equivalent years of experience

Strong knowledge of employment laws, including wage & hour, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEO regulations

Preferred

Exceptional investigative skills, including interviewing, documentation, and analysis

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism

Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various organizational levels

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high performing and fast-paced environment

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

El Segundo, California, USA

501-1000 employees