Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +16 more states.

📋 Description

• Offer guidance, assistance, and recommendations regarding employee relations matters.

• Establish collaborative relationships with management, HR Business Partners, Legal, and internal teams.

• Execute, conduct, and document investigations related to employee relations.

• Provide advice and direction to leaders on employee issues and investigations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on solutions to address inquiries, concerns, and investigations.

• Interpret company policies and procedures while advocating for compliance.

• Educate employees and stakeholders about relevant policies and processes.

• Manage employee relations cases within the case management system and/or Ethics Hotline.

• Document findings from investigations in accordance with best practices.

• Analyze and monitor trends in employee relations.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and enhance employee engagement.

• Foster a positive and transparent employee relations environment.

• Assist in gathering information for legal complaints and charges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Applicants must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zones in the United States.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field with 4 years of experience in a related area; alternatives include a master’s degree with 2 years of experience, a Ph.D. with up to 1 year of experience, or 8 years of experience in a related field.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Direct experience managing all facets of employee relations issues, including intake, review, and resolution.

• Advanced understanding of workplace investigations, union avoidance, and state and federal employment regulations.

• Capability to influence, communicate, and establish credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.

• Skills in coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution.

• Ability to counsel HR Business Partners and management on addressing employee concerns and issues.

• Capacity to work autonomously with urgency and effective prioritization.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Good judgment, discretion, and professionalism when managing sensitive and confidential matters.

• Proficient in analyzing, interpreting, and conveying data and trends.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for investigations.

• Ability to successfully work 100% remotely, with occasional required travel.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Must currently have authorization to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

• No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible vacation with pay.

• Seven paid holidays.

• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for employees or their family members.

• Bereavement leave.

• Time off to vote.

• Jury duty leave.

• Volunteer time off.

• Military leave.

• Parental leave.

• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Retirement planning (401(k)).

• Paid sick leave.

• Flexible vacation/wellness days.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.