Employee Relations & HR Compliance Manager
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Location: Vestal, NY
Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees.

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you'll do more than manage employee relations and compliance, you'll help foster a workplace where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise will directly contribute to a positive workplace culture, organizational compliance, and the success of our employees and the individuals we serve. 

The Employee Relations & HR Compliance Manager is responsible for providing guidance and support on employee relations matters while ensuring the agency remains compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This position serves as a trusted resource to employees and leadership, manages workplace investigations, supports performance management and disciplinary processes, oversees unemployment claims administration, and promotes best practices in human resources compliance. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct timely, objective, and thorough employee relations investigations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, accommodations, and workplace misconduct. 
• Provide guidance and support to management, supervisors, and employees on human resources policies, procedures, and employment-related concerns. 
• Maintain detailed and confidential documentation related to investigations, employee relations matters, and personnel records. 
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, performance management processes, and terminations in accordance with agency policy. 
• Process and manage New York State Unemployment Insurance claims and represent the agency at unemployment hearings. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and agency policies. 
• Promote employee engagement and positive working relationships throughout the agency. 
• Develop and provide training related to employee relations, compliance, and human resources best practices. 
• Maintain confidential HR databases, records, reports, and tracking systems. 
• Assist with departmental reporting, statistical analysis, and special projects. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and five years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and eight years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters. 
• Knowledge of employment laws, workplace investigations, employee relations, and HR compliance practices. 
• Valid driver's license that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelines.