Associate Relations Manager

About the role

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and P&O partners regarding Associate relations matters, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employment practices.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on Associate situations while balancing Associate experience, day-to-day business objectives, compliance requirements, and organizational risk.
• Coach leaders on effective performance management practices, documentation expectations, corrective action decisions, and Associate communication.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Total Rewards, Leave Administration, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned Associate solutions.
• Independently lead complex, sensitive, and high-risk workplace investigations from inception to completion.
• Own Associate Relations consultation related to performance concerns, disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and separations.
• Support organizational change initiatives, restructures, workforce transitions, and other business initiatives by providing Associate relations expertise and risk assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and progressive HR experience considered.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience preferred.
• 5+ years specialized experience in Associate Relations, Employee Relations, workplace investigations, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently advising leaders on Associate matters, workplace investigations, performance management, corrective actions, accommodations, and organizational risk.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state organizations required.
• Experience utilizing data and workforce insights to identify trends and develop proactive solutions preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Associate Relations practices, workplace investigations, employment laws, and risk mitigation.

Skills

• Decision Quality
• Stakeholders' Management/Interpersonal Savvy
• Experience utilizing case management systems and analytics tools
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and consultation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Paid Time Off & Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available) Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid) Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts Paid Parental Leave 401(k) with company match Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement Life Assistance Program Pet Care Discounts

Pay

The Target Pay Range for this position is $99,000 - $124,000 annually. At SDx/Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Schedule

The Associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The Associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Associate is frequently required to hear and speak to use the telephone, make presentations, and communicate with people in an office or virtual environment. The Associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel or crouch. The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The Associate will primarily work in a typical office environment or a remote home office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, video conferencing, and the Internet. The Associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. The Associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Environment where pets are present.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Note to Search Firms/Agencies Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.