Sr Advisor, People Relations

About the role

The primary role of the Senior People Relations Advisor is to provide support, strategic solutions and recommendations on various employee relations matters and educate on company policies, practices, employment laws and regulations to ensure consistency and compliance. This position requires an individual who has strong interpersonal skills, is perceptive, and can work well with team members at all levels within the organization and provide a balanced approach to support team members and business operational needs, while mitigating risk.

Responsibilities

• Educate and provide guidance on employment best practices.
• Be a credible, trusted, and reliable resource for team members at all levels.
• Be a subject matter expert in employee relations and provide in-person training which will require local travel to supported markets.
• Provide advice and solutions on a broad range of team member related matters and complex issues.
• Advise management on coaching team members as well as the delivery of corrective actions and terminations.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for conflict/problem resolution to team members as well as management.
• Conduct and manage comprehensive workplace investigations on a multitude of employee relations issues ensuring a thorough, impartial, and timely investigation.
• Recommend, develop and implement employee relations strategies, processes, and policies that align with the Company’s values and continually assess for process improvement.
• Manage and track all employee issues, complaints, and documentation in case management system.
• Analyze employee relations data for trends and work with business leaders to develop proactive solutions.
• Closely partner with the Leaves department as it relates to leave of absences and accommodations.
• Collaborate with People Relations leaders and teams to manage projects that will improve efficiency in the Department, team and organization.
• Provide training, guidance and mentoring to People Relations Advisors.
• Provide support to a large group of team members / and or complex regions or markets.
• Assist in maintaining Team Member Handbook and develop and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the People Relations Department as well as services we provide to the markets and departments.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, as well as State, Federal and other regulatory bodies.
• Adherence to company values such as the mission statement and “We Believe” statements to ensure that all team members continually strive for excellence.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policy.
• Responsible for maintaining all employee relations documentation as determined by governing agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Generalist/Employee Relations experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related Field
• HR Management certification, SHRM Certified Professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of employment laws and practices, the principles and practices of employee relations, human resources, and administration.
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Ability to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
• Problem solving skills to gather & analyze information in order to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Planning/organizing of effective prioritization skills, and uses time efficiently to develops realistic action plans.
• Leadership ability to inspire and motivate others to succeed.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Management skills to include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.) as well as overall database management and record keeping.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Pay

$103,000.00-$133,000.00 / Annually