The Sr. Employee Relations Business Partner is responsible for providing guidance, support, and recommendations on various levels of employee relations issues. Sr. Employee Relations Business Partners build strong partnerships and work closely with all levels of management, HR Business Partners, Legal and other internal teams with a goal of driving a consistent, equitable, and positive experience for our employees in line with our company values. The Sr. Employee Relations Business Partner manages multiple issues, at times for competing stakeholders, in a fast and ever-changing environment.
Job Duties
Serve as employee relations expert, providing guidance on employee concerns and conducting investigations, advising/guiding people leaders, demonstrating effective listening, probing, and investigatory skills with the ability to clearly and objectively synthetize information in a timely manner
Perform and document investigations and all other matters according to ER team process documents and guidelines
Partner directly with the Employee Relations team, People Leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, and other departments as needed on recommendations to resolve inquiries, concerns, and investigations in line with our company values
Act as a champion for compliance, helping to interpret company policies and processes, ensure consistent application, alignment with company priorities, and educate employees and other stakeholders as needed
Own assigned employee relations cases in our case management system and/or Ethics Hotline, documenting investigation findings according to best practices
Analyze and track employee relations trends to proactively identify and address areas of opportunity and improve employee engagement
Partner with HR business partners to champion and promote a positive and open employee relations climate, where employees are comfortable seeking guidance and receiving a prompt resolution of issues
Assist with information gathering for legal complaints and charges
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management or a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Direct experience handling all aspects of employee relations issues, including intake, review, and resolution
Advanced knowledge of workplace investigations, union avoidance, and state and federal employment laws
Ability to think, understand, and communicate at all employee levels (exempt, non-exempt, corporate, field) when resolving issues
Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Strong influencing skills with the ability to advise HR Business Partners and all levels of management around recommendations to resolve employee concerns and issues
Able to work independently and with a sense of urgency and prioritization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of applying sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
Ability to collect, understand, interpret and share data
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, as needed, for investigations
Ability to work successfully 100% remotely other than periodic required travel
Preferred:
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred
Experience with Service Now or other web-based case management system preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
USD 79,400.00 - 119,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
