Senior Manager, Employee Relations

Temporary Position (4-6 months)

Job Summary

In this role you will report to the EVP, Human Resources while working alongside members of the Academy and Academy Museum HR teams and Legal teams. This role requires your strategic support with various Employee Relations issues while working independently and assisting the teams in administering policies and programs. You will take the lead on conducting workplace investigations including presenting findings and providing recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with members of the HR team (and Legal as necessary) to conduct workplace investigations and make recommendations on appropriate courses of action
• Conduct intake interviews, develop an investigative plan and conduct formal investigations when necessary, maintain accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports, and appropriately work with other internal departments as needed.
• Act with a high degree of integrity and ensure cases are handled fairly, consistently, transparently, timely and comprehensively
• Prepare and document investigation reports, findings and corrective action documents
• Collaborate closely with HR, employment counsel, and business leaders
• Advise on ER issues and conduct training on Employee Relations policies and best practices
• Lead and participate in HR projects that support business and HR initiatives such as pay transparency, compliance, employee handbook and related policies
• Evaluate and enhance HR policies and procedure
• Identify and articulate potential implications of HR policies and programs
• Advise and assist in union-related work
• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times

Qualifications and Requirements

• Advanced degree, Juris Doctorate, or other specialized training focused on employee/labor relations
• Solid understanding of workplace investigations, union and labor relations
• Detailed knowledge of employment and human resources practices, procedures and laws, involving performance management, corrective action, progressive discipline including termination of employment
• Experience working with employment law principles and conducting and advising on investigations
• Demonstrated ability to remain collaborative and objective while under pressure
• Confirmed problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to self-manage and self-direct multiple competing priorities
• Ability to multitask while working in an environment with demanding timeframes and competing interests
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to write concise reports

If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determines on a case-by-case basis.

The expected starting salary for this role is $85,000.00. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences