Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

Overview

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist (ER & Compliance) is responsible for fostering a positive work environment by addressing and investigating employee relations issues and concerns. They will will provide support with day-to-day duties associated with employee relations and HR compliance. Duties include, but not limited to, participating in and at times, leading employee relations matters and administering a variety of HR compliance items. The incumbent will also facilitate effective communication and partner closely with Human Resources Business Partners and internal customers. The specialist will also function as a key advisor to both employees and leadership on employee relations matters. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct HR investigations regarding workplace issues to include but not limited to employee complaints, discrimination, performance, and harassment matters
• Assist in root cause analysis to identify need for policy change, development, interpretation, and precedent setting resolution
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to proactively notify and identify training needs and education for all levels to improve the overall employee experience
• Determine what requires investigation vs consultation and what cross-functional partners may need to be involved
• Assist with coaching and guiding employees with regard to company policies and employee relations matters
• Support Sr Director ER & Compliance in the development and implementation of performance improvement plans, counseling, investigations, documentation, and recommendations for resolution
• Engage with Legal partners and the HRBPs on complex employee relations matters and mitigating risks to our people, business and brand
• On an as needed basis, assist with routine HR compliance items, such as Affirmative Action plan administration, EEO-1 Reporting and distribution of compliance posters to our US locations.
• Support the HR Compliance team with audit requests when requested
• Lead meetings, facilitate communications and document all interactions, solutions or outcomes
• Consult on the recommendation to develop performation improvements (PIPs) for underperforming employees
• Assist in maintaining proper documents in employee files
• Provide support in reviewing adverse background checks as needed
• Helps to build and implement best practice tools, processes and policies and sharing across the HR team

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required
• Five or more years of experience in Human Resources and employment relations experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
• Expert level of proficiency with use of computers to include MS Office suite, Adobe, and
• Three or more years experience in leading complex workplace investigations and managing complaints
• Excellent organizational skills and abilities, detailed oriented and committed to a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to earn trust and maintain a positive, professional relationship while striving to strengthen a culture of inclusion

Skills Required

• Must be detail oriented, possess a high level of organization, commitment to excellence, and be able to manage time and priorities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to maintain a balanced and impartial view point
• Knowledge of effective HR practices, methods and processes in employment law and employee relations
• Ability to interact in an unbiased professional manner with culturally diverse populations
• Must possess sound judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be flexible and amenable to occasional non-traditional office hours
• Ability to compose synthesized notes/reports of all investigations in a timely fashion
• Minimal travel required on occasion (<10%)

Preferred

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
• Certificate/training in workplace investigations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and quickly adapt to shifting priorities
• Must possess integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
• Advanced conflict resolution experience, facilitating and influencing skills
• Proficiency in the English language (written/verbal) is a must

Salary Range:  $72,500 - 98,500

Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset. 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Salary : $72,500 - $98,500