Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit college or university.
• At least 8 years of Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, or Risk Management experience.
• At least 5 years experience in conducting employment investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise in employment relations issues.
• Display a high level of judgment to determine the appropriate investigative plan for the circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations into employee concerns by establishing an investigation plan, conducting interviews, and working in partnership with HR leadership and the Employment Law Group to recommend resolutions.
• Engage with people leaders and employees to provide trusted consultation and thought leadership on employee matters to maintain positive and effective relationships throughout the company.
• Ensure equitable and consistent treatment of employees and make recommendations on employment actions.
• Actively collaborate to drive business outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business and HR, from a strategic business perspective as well as by being an employee relations expert.
• Write and/or edit documentation in a fair, concise, and clear manner.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate investigation documentation.
• Confidently coach and consult on best practices and outcomes with sensitive issues.
• Participate in internal projects that improve investigative processes and promote the Employee Relations function.
• Will perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business or human resources.
• A Master’s degree in human resources or a JD.
• Employee Relations and Investigations certificate.
• HRCI or Senior SHRM certification.
• Basic knowledge of employment law and practices.
• Ability to deliver difficult or sophisticated messages and help others understand multiple points of view to drive outcomes.
• Proven track record in demonstrating ability to carry out multiple, diverse assignments within timelines and ability to work independently.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to creatively respond to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond quickly, adjust to competing priorities, and comfortable operating through risk and uncertainty in a high-volume work environment.
• Excellent consultative, interpersonal/influencing skills, including the ability to build trusted advisor relationships.
• Must be able to establish credibility, build rapport, and create trust.
• Capable of combining analytical reasoning, creativity, and judgement to problems in a timely manner.