Employee Relations Manager

Mission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers ‘needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.

To be considered for employment with Mission Linen Supply, you will need to apply online at missionlinen.com, select careers and apply for the position you are interested in.  We will review your qualifications and will contact you via email or phone if you are selected for an interview.

Mission Linen Supply is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing leadership and counsel in the area of Human Resources across several locations. This position will drive key initiatives in areas like performance management, organizational effectiveness, and employee communication. 

• Base salary is $75,000 to $100,000
• Benefits health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings program, paid time off and MORE apply today.
• Onsite position based out of Santa Barbara, Chino, Sacramento, and Newark California. 

We are seeking hard working, motivated, and energetic individuals to work for a great company! Mission’s culture provides employees a professional, safe and positive work environment with numerous opportunities for growth and success.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews and approves employment actions including counseling and terminations.
• Consults with management regarding appropriate handling of employee relations issues.
• Handles employment-related inquiries and concerns from employees, referring complex matters to the appropriate staff.
• Answers policy and procedure questions.
• Participates in labor relations activities such as responding to grievances, participating in collective bargaining, etc.
• Develops strong interdepartmental partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Conducts training and information sessions on Human Resources related topics.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal working regulations, as well as internal company policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• Five years of progressive Human Resources related experience.
• Familiarity with union workplace
• Knowledge of employment law and practices, understanding of Company policies, procedures, and state and federal laws, with the ability to apply the knowledge to multiple situations.
• Practical experience in a production or service industry.
• Must be able to handle difficult or emotionally driven situations.
• Must be able to uphold the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Bilingual Proficiency - candidates who are conversational in English/Spanish are preferred.
• Must have computer knowledge with proficiency in MS Office applications.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000