Employee and Labor Relations Manager

Simpson Strong-Tie

. Lead and manage employee relations and labor relations matters across the organization .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeStockton • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,900 - $171,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee and labor relations, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements and conducting workplace investigations. Proficient in employment law compliance and skilled in conflict resolution and performance management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ManagementLabor Relations ExpertiseWorkplace InvestigationsEmployment Law KnowledgeConflict Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

Collective Bargaining AgreementsEmployee InvestigationsEmployment Law CompliancePerformance ManagementGrievance ResolutionDocumentation StandardsHR Policy DevelopmentTrend AnalysisReport PreparationArbitration Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMediation SkillsEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

JD DegreeSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

FMLAADAFLSATitle VIINLRAUnionized Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage employee relations and labor relations matters across the organization
Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements
Partner with HR to resolve grievances and support arbitration preparation
Collaborate with HR leadership on labor and employee relations issues
Advise HR on performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
Maintain employee relations documentation and case records
Develop, lead, and conduct employee investigations
Refine investigation documentation standards, templates, and workflows
Ensure company policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws
Develop, review, and support implementation of HR policies and procedures
Monitor legal changes affecting employee and labor relations
Support development and delivery of HR training on employee/labor relations and investigations
Track and analyze employee relations trends and metrics
Prepare reports for Legal to support strategic decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD degree preferred
SHRM-SCP preferred
3–5 years of experience in employee and/or labor relations, preferably in a unionized environment
Strong knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and NLRA
3–5 years of experience in workplace investigations
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong mediation and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to manage high-pressure and complex situations with empathy and creativity
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to work from the Stockton location at least 3 days a week
Must be able to travel 35%–50% to manufacturing locations in the U.S.
Successful drug screen and criminal background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly bonus or commission eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Bonus plans
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid funeral leave
Paid jury duty
Years of service awards
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonuses
Charitable contribution matching
Education reimbursement