Employee Relations Partner

About the role

This is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA. The Employee Relations (ER) Partner acts as a bridge between employees and management to promote fairness, trust, and business alignment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate workplace issues, resolve conflicts, and manage performance management activities and complex terminations.

• Guide managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to employment laws.

• Provide accurate and timely responses for inbound ER cases and determine expedient solutions to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.

• Conduct investigations leveraging a solid understanding of employment law principles and best practices.

• Consult in-house employment counsel and external employment counsel timely.

• Analyze ER data to identify trends, provide insights, and make proactive recommendations to ER management, stakeholders, and partners.

• Promote the consistent application of policies and procedures and compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.

• Log all ER cases accurately and timely into ER case Navex repository system.

• Draft performance management documents, investigation reports, and other ER documents utilizing ER approved templates.

• Perform ad hoc project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years’ experience managing ER cases and investigations, resolving workplace issues, and advising leaders on performance.

• Deep knowledge of employment law (including California), regulations, and HR policies.

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, able to leverage HR technology and data tools to deliver impactful business outcomes.

• Navex Incident Management and Oracle experience preferred.

• Handle confidential information and sensitive information with discretion.

• Maintain accuracy and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to quickly respond to difficult situations or inquiries with professionalism.

• Strong critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

The annualized base salary range for this role is $83,000 to $129,900 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.