Employee Relations Partner

About the role

Labcorp is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to join our team in Durham, NC or Burlington, NC, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. This role conducts mid to high level investigations, managing employee issues to resolution, as well as managing employee relations programs and policies. The Employee Relations Partner reports to Senior Employee Relations Manager and interfaces with all employees, including management, Legal, HRBPs and external stakeholders, to maintain positive employee relations and resolve workplace issues between employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed investigations into harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides clear, timely communication regarding investigations, offering comprehensive reports with supporting documentation.
• Employs effective interviewing and documentation techniques; adeptly manage cases using designated online case management tool ServiceNow.
• Supports the development of an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• Supports and coaches Managers in developing, delivering, and monitoring Performance Improvement Plans.
• Partners with business leaders/HR Leaders reviewing termination recommendations.
• Provides clear, concise and timely communication, report summary and relevant documentation regarding investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2 or more years of experience in Employee Relations (ER) or as a Human Resource Business Partner

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration
• Human Resources Certification such as SPHR-CP, SPHR-SCP, PHR, or aPHR

Additional Job Standards

• Experience conducting investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive and complex employee relations issues, including performance management, interpersonal manager/employee conflicts or complaints, leaves, accommodations, and behavioral conduct issues.
• Knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws.
• Ability to problem solve with minimal guidance but willingness to ask for help if appropriate.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal guidance required.
• Flexibility and willingness to handle competing priorities and assist others as needed in a team environment.
• Ability to make timely and informed objective decisions.

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.