REMOTE - Employee Relations Specialist (Investigations)

Job Description

A large software and networking company is looking for an Employee Relations Consultant professional with a strong Employee Relations (ER) investigations background to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. The Global ER team is responsible for the fair and respectful treatment of employees through the investigation of workplace complaints and advising on multifaceted highly complex employment matters.

The Employee Relations Consultant will:

• Conduct ER investigations and recommend appropriate actions consistent with the company's policies and practices. •Maintain comprehensive case records and document investigation findings. •Independently manage assigned casework, providing timely communication to relevant parties and bringing investigations to closure quickly and definitively. •Remain respectful and empathetic in face of difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation. •Advise on disciplinary action recommendations for matters handled by other groups. •Advise People Partners, cross-functional partners, and managers on ER matters and policy interpretation. •Coach and counsel management and employees daily on a variety of complex ER case matters. •Consult and collaborate with Global ER, organization peers, Employee Legal team and other cross-functional team members and partners. •Communicate with all levels of the enterprise, including executive management. •Participate in the improvement, design and education delivery of global programs managed within the team. •Uphold and integrate the company's Guiding Principles in all actions, decisions and interactions. •Foster a culture of integrity, respect, and accountability in every aspect of Employee Relations.

Skills and Requirements

•6+ years of Human Resources or Employee Relations experience, with at least 3 years of investigation experience. •2+ years’ experience working in multi-national company. •Technically proficient in Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint •A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field. •HR Acuity – case management tool •AWI – Associate of workplace investigations – Cert •Demonstrated experience in collaborating and supporting business objectives •Exercise solid judgment and ownership of the decision-making process •Extensive use of leadership and influence skills as well as objectivity •Demonstrated ability to influence all levels of management •Ability to work independently with confidence and low supervision •Solid presentation/training delivery •Embrace collaboration, fast-paced environments, desire to learn, achieving results, earning trust, crafting strategy and leading change through productive disruption •Excellent with multi-tasking and managing high case volume •Exude calmness under high pressure fast paced environment •Ability to lead HR strategy discussions and generate plans for implementation in accordance with company philosophy and culture •Embrace emerging AI tools to improve efficiency while balancing the critical human element of employee advocacy and workplace culture.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].