Company Description

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa Business 

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. 

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. 

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you! 

Job Description

We’re currently a People team ranging of international backgrounds and cultures, as we operate worldwide. We are looking for a People Relations Associate to work on a hybrid schedule, with 2 days a week being in our Boca Raton office.

What you'll be doing: 

As the People Relations Associate, you'll be the vital link between our US colleagues and the HR team. Reporting to the Senior People Relations Manager for the Americas, your responsibilities include: 

• Providing expert guidance to resolve employee relations queries, performance management issues, and workplace investigations
• Managing a caseload of performance improvement plans and supporting managers from initial coaching through closure of plans 
• Supporting the Senior People Relations Manager in resolving employee relations matters efficiently. 
• Working independently to complete short and long term projects to support the wider HR Team 
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment laws for compliance purposes 
• Delivering HR services and supporting special projects such as Reward and Recognition, policy improvements, restructure support, and more. 
• Assisting the People Operations Excellence Team with onboarding processes, data entry, HR metrics reporting, and SAP queries when needed
• Collaborating with domestic and international team members, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences. 
• Handling routine inquiries and supporting HR events and announcements. 
• Managing priorities and working on multiple projects or tasks, in order to meet strict deadlines
• Maintaining internal portals and providing support for ad hoc HR projects. 
• Conducting basic research or seeking out information by using a variety of resources, as required 
• Leads wellbeing and engagement initiatives to promote and contribute to a positive work culture

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• 2-5 years of relevant generalist experience with a focus on Employee Relations, workplace investigations, compliance, policy and procedure 
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation including FLSA, FMLA, STD, ADA. 
• Experience with performance management and coaching leaders 
• Proficiency in SAP preferred. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage priorities effectively. 
• Ability to handle confidential information. 
• Strong technical skills, including MS Office. 
• Analytical problem-solving abilities. 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. 

Additional Information

What you should know:

• Location: This role is hybrid, with travel to the Boca Raton office two days per week, and for special events, as needed

• Closing Date: Applications will close on May 15, 2024. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

• This is a non-exempt position 

• You must have authorization to work and reside in the United States 

What we offer in return: 

• Starting hourly rate ranging from $31.32 - $38.46 (~$57,000 - $70,000 annually, based on experience) up to 10% performance incentive bonus
• 35 hour work week and 15 paid vacation days
• 10 paid sick days
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for life events such as moving or wedding
• Medical & vision benefits
• 4 volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development
• 3 additional discretionary paid days off for holiday season at the end of the year 

Work/life balance:

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Training And Professional Development:

We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

Interview process:

Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we’d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact [email protected]

Being ‘you’ at Taylor and Francis:

Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/