Senior HR Manager (employee Relations, Part-time)

Seismic is expanding our Talent team!  We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to establish our Employee Relations function.  This part-time role will shape our ER practices, including performance management, conflict resolution, in alignment with internal and external HRBP and legal stakeholders.  The ideal candidate has established a similar function in a multi-national company and enjoys setting strategy while also digging into the details.   

What you’ll be doing: 

• Expand our Employee Relations practice and formalize our performance management, conflict resolution and investigation approach.
• Offer guidance on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment regulations and best practices that are highly aligned to meet with the needs of the business and improve employee performance. Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend policy changes as needed to ensure up to date and accurate Employee Relations policies, procedures and programs.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including conducting independent thorough and objective investigations. Document and report findings from investigations.  Determine final conclusions and create action plans for implementation and resolution.
• Collect and analyze trends and metrics to resolve complex employee relations issues and improve work relationships and productivity.
• Collaborate with HRBPs on the best way to support employees and the business.  
• Provide effective advice and coaching to key stakeholders, empowering leadership to handle people matters.   
• Cross-collaboration with G&A functions (Finance, Legal, IT and Facilities) to standardize processes and communications.   
• Execute special projects and people initiatives as needed.   

What you’ll bring to the team: 

• Passion and interest in a part-time leadership role (this role will not be eligible to transition to a full-time role)
• 6+ years experience in HR/Employee Relationships role, preferably in a high-growth tech company with employees in U.S. and Canada
• Deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices is required
• Familiarity with HR, Contract and Compliance platforms (such as ADP, Navex, Ironclad) a plus
• Experience operating as a strategic HR leader, with proven ability to align internal and external key stakeholders to support employees and the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation skills.  
• A natural facilitator, able to drive teams to decisions and actions. 
• Analytical and goal oriented with demonstrated experience with HR metrics. 
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field. 

What we have for you:  

• Take time to rest and recharge with generous time off, paid company holidays and end of year company shutdown.
• Medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) with $1,000 Single/$2,000 annual employer contribution
• Access to free paid telemedicine and wellness offers through medical plan
• Fertility and family planning benefits with financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy  
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leaves
• Annual professional development reimbursement
• Mental health support with 12 free counseling sessions for you and your family members
• 401k with annual employer contribution
• Equity program and performance-based bonuses  
• Bring Your Own Device technology stipend
• Seismic Cares Program with charitable donation matching
• Communities of Belonging (employee resource/affinity groups) 

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