About SkyWestSkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. We have been recognized as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team, and our continued solid operational and economic performance.
SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits like 401(k) match, Performance Rewards profit sharing, health care, retirement and discounted travel worldwide.
Primary Job DutiesAs a Manager of Employee Relations, you will partner with management and employees to prevent, resolve, and/or mediate employment issues.
- Respond to critical incidents and participate in emergency response as assigned
- Responsible for educating supervisors and employees in areas of employment law and company policy
- Partner with employee representation groups and participate in SEC meetings
- Coordinate and conduct review boards
- Partner with in-house counsel and management regarding litigated employment cases
- Answer discrimination complaints at state and federal level
- Represent the company in state and federal mediations, settlement conferences, and fact-finding meetings.
- Facilitate responses to unemployment claims, including appeals and hearings
- Respond to employee grievances and conduct internal investigations as needed
- Ability to worh with a high degree of autonomy
- Utilize resources within People Department to resolve complaints and mitigate risk
- Coordinate with other departments on internal investigations as needed
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently, at times with little notice
- Other HR functions as assigned
Minimum Requirements- Basic knowledge of federal and state employment law
- Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
- Experience in mediation and dispute resolution
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Required Licenses and Accreditation
- HRCI Professional Human Resources, SHRM-HR certificate, or four year degree in related field
Required Licenses and Accreditation
- Drivers’ License and eligibility to drive company vehicles and/or rent cars
- Ability to obtain additional credentials (SIDA, etc) as needed
Preferred Skills
- General understanding of the airline industry and regional airline business model
- Strong knowledge of SkyWest Company Policy
- SkyWest leadership experience
- Previous airline HR or similar work experience
Physical and Other Requirements- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to travel, when required
- The job is based in St. George, Utah without possibility of remote work
To apply, please complete the on-line application (qualified applicants will be contacted)
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