Sr. Employee Relations Advisor

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR consulting, or a related role
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.)
Exceptional communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
Proven experience conducting investigations and delivering actionable recommendations
Interpreting and applying company policy and applicable rules to issues and problems
Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.

Acts as a point of contact for employees and manager, providing guidance and support on employee relations matters such as performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
Investigates and recommends appropriate action on moderate to complex associate complaints, issues and concerns
Provides guidance to leaders on the progressive discipline process, consulting on when to issue progressive discipline documents, for issues including, but not limited to addressing performance gaps, conduct concerns, and other management concerns
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
Facilitates training on ER topics such as conflict resolution, addressing performance concerns, and workplace policies
Maintains accurate and confidential records of employee relations cases and report trends or recurring issues to HR Business Partners
Administers work rules and monitors their application and enforcement to ensure fairness and consistency
Ability to identify risk on employment matters and partners with internal employment counsel as appropriate
Provides counsel and guidance to managers and associates regarding company policies and procedures
Collaborates with Employee Relations Director to develop, update, and implement employee relations policies and procedures
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned