Manager I – Field People Relations
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Field People Relations Manager leading investigations, ER casework, and HR compliance for Blattner’s renewable-energy construction projects. Managing a dispersed People Relations team and high-risk workplace matters.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of Blattner’s field-facing People Relations Partner team.
- Manage the team’s caseload, quality standards, professional development, and case progression.
- Assign tickets in the Service Desk and report case volume and trends to HR Leadership.
- Conduct and document complex, high-risk, and legally sensitive workplace investigations, including harassment, retaliation, and discrimination matters.
- Serve as the first-line escalation point on investigations, disciplinary decisions, terminations, and litigation-risk matters.
- Escalate matters requiring legal strategy or executive visibility to the Manager II – People Relations & HR Compliance.
- Apply and reinforce investigation standards, interview protocols, and documentation templates.
- Collaborate with Legal counsel and HR Compliance on legal strategy, representation, and regulatory response.
- Identify learning and development opportunities for team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability, intellectual curiosity, professional integrity, and a people-first approach.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, case management workflows, and quality checklists.
- Manage team-level metrics and reporting, including case volumes, resolution times, and caseload distribution; present findings regularly to the Manager II – People Relations & HR Compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 5 or more years of progressive human resources, employee relations, or labor relations experience required, including demonstrated expertise leading complex workplace investigations and high-risk separation scenarios.
- Prior experience leading, mentoring, or serving as a lead resource for other HR or People Relations professionals required.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law with the ability to apply legal frameworks independently.
- Prior experience in a construction, field-based, or similarly dynamic operational environment strongly preferred.
- Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) credentials preferred.
- Valid, independent work authorization; Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
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