Employee Relations Partner
About the role
The Employee Relations Partner is critical in supporting managers and leaders to maintain a fair, harmonious workplace that supports organizational goals. They will manage and deliver a caseload of employee relations cases, provide clear and commercially focused advice aligned with employment law, and mediate discussions to resolve disputes and improve relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver a case load of employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, appeals, leave of absence and absence management from the start of process through to conclusion
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers providing clear and commercially focused advice aligned with employment law
- Ensure consistent application of ER policies and procedures balancing business needs with fair outcomes
- Mediate and facilitate discussions between employees and management to resolve disputes and improve relationships
- Maintain records of employee relations activity and provide reports to senior management
- Identify trends and themes to support proactive initiatives and continuous improvement
- Upskill managers ensuring they understand the proactive role they can take to reduce ER issues
- Monitor trends and feedback to HRBPs
- DK/UK Ensure policies are updated to reflect best practice, fair processes and compliance with relevant laws
- US Liaise with HLUS Legal and Compliance teams to ensure awareness of policy updates and best practice
- Drive continuous improvement of ER practices and processes
- Ensure up to date employment law knowledge
- Collaborate on wider P&C projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or specialist HR qualification
- 5 years experience of working on employee relations issues
- Current knowledge of employment law and emerging trends
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with all levels of the organization
- Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records
Qualifications
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds
Skills
- Employment law knowledge
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
Benefits
Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays.
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time position