Employee Relations Consultant – Bi-lingual

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive investigations in the workplace to gather information, evaluate risks, and determine suitable outcomes.

• Utilize expertise in California employment law to effectively address and resolve intricate employee relations issues.

• Lead sensitive, complex, and high-stakes workplace investigations.

• Evaluate organizational risks and guide leaders towards appropriate resolutions.

• Provide coaching to leaders regarding employee relations decisions and the outcomes of investigations.

• Collaborate with Labor Relations, Legal, Global Security, and business leaders.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners on complicated employee relations topics.

• Offer guidance to leaders on workplace investigations, performance issues, and ADA reasonable accommodation requests.

• Facilitate training sessions and educational programs on Employee Relations subjects, investigations, and workplace accommodations.

• Promote process enhancements, standardization, implementation of best practices, and improvement of Employee Relations tools and resources.

• Analyze case trends and manage case follow-up.

• Identify opportunities for strengthening Employee Relations practices, procedures, and overall organizational effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is essential for effective communication.

• Extensive knowledge of California employment law.

• Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information responsibly.

• Must reside within the Pacific time zone.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% to field locations in California.

• Preferably over 5 years of experience leading workplace investigations.

• Experience in consulting with senior leaders and influencing decisions on complex, high-risk Employee Relations issues is preferred.

• Background in unionized manufacturing, distribution, or production settings is preferred.

• Familiarity with Employee Relations case management systems, such as HR Acuity or NAVEX EthicsPoint, is preferred.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and fulfill commitments.

• Adaptability and capacity to lead through uncertainty and change.

• Strong judgment and the ability to influence decisions in complex workplace scenarios.

• Capability to lead cross-functional initiatives through project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

• Excellent organizational, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to build trust and influence at all organizational levels.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Life and disability insurance.

• Education assistance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee development programs.

• Holiday pay.

• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled.

• Drug-free workplace.

• Post-employment substance abuse testing in accordance with a Drug and Alcohol Policy.