Labor and Employee Relations Business Partner- North America - Remote

About the role

This is a specialist role within the Labor and Employee Relations function supporting North America (United States and Canada). The role is responsible for leading highly complex and sensitive investigations (including Speak Up concerns), advising leaders and HR Business Partners on employee relations and positive associate relations, and identifying themes and trends to recommend actions that reduce risk, protect brand identity, and improve the associate experience. The incumbent must have a strong background in employee relations and be able to work independently with guidance only in a range of complex situations. This is a pivotal role in maintaining a positive employee and labor relations environment for all our associates. In addition, the LER Partner will provide training, coaching, and counseling to HR Business Partners and serve as a strategic thought partner to assigned business units. This role will be remote in North America, with travel up to 15%.

In this role, a typical day will look like

• Employee Investigations: Lead highly complex and sensitive investigations into employee relations matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations. Identify innovative solutions to business challenges by gathering and analyzing evidence, interview witnesses, and preparing detailed investigation reports and report outs. Provide guidance and recommendations to management on appropriate resolution strategies and corrective actions.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a specialist on employment laws and regulations, providing practical, solutions-oriented guidance to leaders and HR Business Partners. Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to promote positive associate relations through early intervention, conflict resolution support, and consistent application of policy and practice. Act as a steward of Veralto's culture by promoting holistic, fair, and consistent solutions; anticipating emerging risks; and helping drive a consistent, One Veralto, associate experience.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within assigned business units, acting as a trusted advisor and thought partner, offering insights and recommendations to enhance employee engagement, productivity, organizational design, and retention. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues in labor and employee relations, and proactively share knowledge and expertise with internal stakeholders. Lead functional teams and projects as required.
• Training Design and Delivery: Design best-in-class comprehensive training programs on topics such as conflict resolution, positive associate training, and workplace conduct, evaluating their effectiveness through feedback mechanisms and continuous improvement efforts. Customize training materials to meet the specific needs of different business units and employee groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, or closely related HR roles.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex workplace investigations, handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience delivering or supporting training programs.
• Working knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws and regulations across the United States.
• Authorization to work in the United States or Canada.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Canadian Employment Law.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting union or collective bargaining environments.
• Professional certification such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting public company, global, multi-site, or multi-business-unit environments.

Compensation

• Canada: $110,000 - $130,000 CAD per year, plus bonus pay eligibility.
• United States: $130,000 - $140,000 USD per year, plus bonus pay eligibility.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
• Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust.
• Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching.
• Comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with employer match (U.S.), and medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Associate wellbeing programming with rewards.