Employee Relations Partner

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with the People Partner and Legal teams on matters related to employee relations.

• Provide consultation on intricate employee relations challenges, including performance management, workplace disputes, and violations of policy.

• Work alongside business leaders to propose actions regarding employee performance issues, including the editing and implementation of Corrective Action Plans.

• Partner with the ER Manager and Legal to carry out internal investigations concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy breaches.

• Utilize the employee relations case management system to record cases and monitor the progress of investigations and performance cases.

• Identify gaps within the Employee Relations team and propose solutions to address these opportunities.

• Monitor employee data, metrics, and trends to pinpoint areas for process improvement.

• Foster a culture that embraces the employee relations team through effective communication and training initiatives.

• Assist in the design and delivery of training programs for People Managers on topics related to employee relations.

• Keep abreast of changes in employment law.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (such as employee relations, HR generalist, HR business partner, or labor/employment law) is required.

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

• Equivalent experience in employee relations and/or HR-related certifications may be taken into account.

• Proficiency in workplace investigations, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Thorough knowledge of US employment law, EEO regulations, and laws pertaining to workplace anti-discrimination and accommodations, including Title VII, the ADA, the FMLA, and their state law counterparts.

• Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to uphold confidentiality and exercise the utmost discretion.

• Capability to remain tactful, composed, and persuasive in challenging or confrontational situations.

• Strong communication abilities, with the talent to convey key points, risks, and the rationale behind recommendations.

• Previous experience in project management is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options are available for many positions.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage up to 80% for employees, their dependents, and domestic partners.

• Comprehensive time-off plan, offering 21 days of PTO in the first year.

• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.

• Six weeks of paid sabbatical after six years of employment.

• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program.

• 401(k) plan with an up to 4% match.

• Stock options.

• Remote-first culture.