Senior Advisor- Employee Relations

Immediate need for a talented Senior Advisor- Employee Relations. This is a 06 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Columbus, NE and Canaan, CT (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-29906

Pay Range: $50/hr - $63/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and employee relations advice to Senior Business Unit, Functional and Regional leaders, managers, HRBP’s and associates.
• Reviews and assists managers in reviewing corrective action, performance management, and completes all termination documentation.
• Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations.
• Partners with the Labor & Employment Legal team to review and make recommendations on complex issues, such as terminations, investigations, and medical issues/accommodations, to effectively mitigate company risk.
• Partners with the Accommodation team for: ADA accommodation and workplace restriction processes
• Stays current by keeping abreast of the latest developments and changes in employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Conducts internal investigations, documents findings and makes recommendations to management as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Global Learning team to develop and deploy manager effectiveness, HR compliance, and other employee relation-related training programs.
• Provides support to managers and other HR functions throughout the annual performance review process, including review of annual performance reviews.
• Tracks and interprets trends in employee relations to proactively identify issues and develop training and other solutions.
• Partners or leads projects/initiatives within the team to promote a culture of continuous improvement and best in class standing by creating proactive measures and initiatives to address employee relations issues and identify and implement best practices.
• Partners with HRBPs/Sr leaders to proactively reduce employee relations issues by monitoring and analyzing employee relations trends to identify root cause and taking appropriate steps to reduce issues.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Manager Note: Must Have
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA
• Minimum of 6 years of direct Employee Relations experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution
• Bilingual: English & Spanish
• 6 years of direct Employee Relations experience; Strong investigations employee case management; U.S. employment law & accommodations knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, preferably in Management, HR or psychology, Will accept an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Professional membership, preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of cumulative direct Employee Relations experience required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution. required
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA required
• Experience supporting Sr. Business Unit, Function or Region leadership level client groups.
• Experience with Exempt Level Professionals and Sr Level Management with direct experience providing strategic guidance on employee relations issues, including performance and developmental management. Experience with Operations preferred.
• Strong time management skillset required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with multiple internal departments manner to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Communication: Strong communication skills are vital in this role as this position interacts with multiple stakeholders, including managers, associates, HRBPs, Legal/Ethics teams.
• The ability to adapt to a variety of communication settings, including one-on-one, small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels is critical for success.
• Analytical: Advisors break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts.
• Analytical skills are needed to collect, interpret and evaluate data and information related to employee issues.
• Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking: Effective problem solving, and critical thinking skills are necessary to effectively handle workplace conflicts and issues.
• Advisors often deal with complex and sensitive issues affecting the workplace environment and culture.
• Interpersonal: Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building positive relationships with associates and managers, understanding their concerns, and resolving conflicts.
• Strong interpersonal skills include active listening, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• Ethical: Advisors support the Code of Conduct and BD’s Core Values. Some ethical skills include acting with integrity, impartiality, confidentiality, respect, and accountability.
• Strong ethical skills help avoid or minimize legal and reputational risks and enhance the trust and respect of associates and the organization.
• Actively listens to others.
• Adjusts style to fit the audience and the message.
• Provides timely and helpful information to others as needed.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and integrity.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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