The role
This role reports to the Global Employee Relations and Compliance Manager. The position will provide advanced, broad-scope employee relations consultation and intervention for managers and employees. The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist will exercise discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of confidentiality in managing sensitive issues. In this role, you will use sound investigative techniques to conduct thorough, objective investigations on sensitive issues, investigate and respond to critical employee relations cases, identify trends, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the Global Employee Relations and Compliance Manager of Employee Relations and HRBPs to further define and refine our ER engagement model.
- Provide front-line Employee Relations support, thought partnership, and coaching to the HRBPs.
- Independently conduct internal HR investigations, in collaboration with the Manager of Employee Relations and Legal as appropriate,
identifying potential solutions to address different case types and proposing reasonable next steps as the subject matter expert.
- Provide advisement and consultation to Leaders working through investigations and employee relations matters on approach and best practices with practical implementation strategies.
- Manage full cycle investigations and provide recommendations to critical partners, HR Business Partners, and Leadership to promote a positive work workplace.
- Identify trends and areas of concern and partner with the HR Business Partner Team and Leadership to provide guidance, solutions, actionable feedback, education, and training opportunities.
- Compile and analyze investigation information, prepare a detailed written report, and notify the appropriate Leaders of the outcome of the investigation.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a trusted and collab