Employee Relations Manager

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Job Title:

Employee Relations Manager

Job Description:

Do you want to be part of improving the way the world works?

For more than a century, Allison Transmission has been on the front lines of innovation that truly impacts how our world moves. Allison continues to create innovative propulsion solutions for our customers that drive our world forward. Our electric hybrids are bridging the charging infrastructure gap while decreasing greenhouse gases. Our traditional powertrain products used in ambulances, school busses, and even battle tanks, where lives are relying on our technologies.

Allison's team is comprised of talented individuals across the globe, and our drive for innovation is being felt worldwide. Our vision is to be the global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions that Improve the Way the World Works. By joining our team, there are numerous ways to learn and contribute as we develop propulsion solutions that meet the needs OEMs and end users. Drive your career forward, with this opportunity as an Employee Relations Manager in Indianapolis, IN.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead center of excellence for all Allison Employee Relations (ER). Focus areas will include but not limited to accommodations, performance improvement, investigations and improving ER knowledge management.
• Investigates highly sensitive HR and employee relations issues, complaints or allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ethics violations, hostile work environment, unfair treatment and violation of company policies. Recommends solutions that provide consistency across entire organization
• Develops relationships and coordinates relevant investigations with business partners, clients and colleagues. Independently decides the most effective and efficient method of investigation for each individual case. Prepares and documents investigative plans detailing the investigative plan of action according to department guidelines.
• Independently conducts and documents comprehensive interviews with complainant and witnesses to obtain information which would be considered admissible under generally accepted rules of evidence. Provides regular updates to the Client, HR Business Partner, and other parties as necessary throughout the process.
• Gathers information from various sources, including but not limited to complainant, accused, witnesses, supervisors, client contact, etc. Seeks resources, as needed, including but not limited to Client Employee Handbook, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Shop Rules, Safety Rules, Basic Employment Policies, legal rulings and regulations, etc. Testifies in legal proceedings as required.
• Ensure that all department transactions remain confidential and release information only to those authorized to receive it. Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability. Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential.

• Responsible for the coordinating and managing various employee relations investigation projects. By utilizing tracking tools and case management practices this person will serve to identify issues, make recommendations and work with primary focus on Client worksite employee relations, tracking, trend analysis and implementation of solutions to improve and implement ways to improve systemic, procedural or leadership issues.
• Utilizes ATI Legal department as appropriate to respond to communications from government agencies such as the DOL or EEOC concerning worksite employee complaints. Prepares comprehensive and cohesive investigative reports in a timely manner and makes recommendation for resolution based on supporting facts and evidence
• Partner in analysis and revision of people programs, policies, and practices to sustain a positive work environment for all WW employees.
• Identify and lead improvement in ER knowledge management for the business.

Key Performance Measures

• Time to close
• Comprehensive and effective analysis and action items

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in HR or another business-related field

Experience

• Min 4 years experience with concentration or focused experience in investigations
• Evidence of career development and/or superior performance in previous roles
• Understanding of federal and state employment and labor laws

Scope

• Approx 3400 employee client group, global oversight with heavy focus in USA

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel as needed likely less than 10%

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000.

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.