Employee Relations Manager

The Role

The Employee Relations Manager, will perform a variety of tasks on the Employee Relations (ER) team and contribute to the success of the centralized ER function, with oversight, by :

• Conducting internal investigations into potential violations of Green Thumb's Code of Ethical Business Conduct and / or Employee Handbook, focusing on a range of matters from simple matters to complex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation issues involving protected classes or protected activity. The Employee Relations Manager will apply best practice investigation techniques to ensure thorough, objective, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Demonstrating a deep knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Employee Relations Manager will independently lead the ADA interactive process with employees, provide guidance and recommendations to HR partners and business leaders, collaborate with Green Thumb's third-party administrator to communicate outcomes, conduct thorough risk assessments on attendance and leave of absence issues, and apply expertise in employment law to analyze specific fact patterns and ensure compliance.
• Working cross-functionally and advising members of the People Team, including, but not limited to, HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards on risk assessments, policy interpretation, policy violations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and employee misconduct issues.
• Analyzing sources of data and information to identify key trends and areas of opportunity. The Employee Relations Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as HR Partners and Labor Relations, to review "hot spots" and craft appropriate action plans.
• Other projects, as needed.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations. This role will be mainly remote with a preference for a candidate in the Chicagoland area. Travel to the Chicago headquarters or other business locations across the US may be required 1-3 times per year.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and / or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range $100,000—$115,000 USD