Senior Employee Relations Partner

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead employee relations and investigations across multiple regions. This pivotal role involves developing processes that promote a respectful work culture, conducting thorough investigations, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with laws and policies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in HR investigations, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high professionalism and integrity. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on employee relations and organizational culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR investigations experience across EMEA.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead work environment investigations for Fortive Operating Companies.
• Develop employee relations processes to foster a positive work culture.

Skills

HR Investigations

Employee Relations

Communication Skills

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Equivalent experience in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct work environment investigations for a region and segment of Fortive Operating Companies, in a timely, thorough, and objective manner.
• Prepare and deliver investigation reports, recommendations, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and other internal teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement employee relations processes, programs, and policies to foster a positive and respectful work culture.
• Provide coaching and guidance to HR teams, people leaders, and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, feedback, and other employee relations topics.
• Partner with other HR functions such as learning and development, inclusion, diversity, equity, and total rewards to address employee relations matters systematically.
• Monitor and analyze employee relations trends and metrics, providing insights and solutions to leadership to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver employee relations training and education to relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate and lead opportunities for policy harmonization related to investigations where appropriate.
• Assist with global crisis management in collaboration with security, legal, and communications teams.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging issues in employee relations and HR.
• Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience, with 7+ years of HR investigations experience across multiple countries in EMEA, and expertise in employee relations and HR.
• Experience with conducting work environment investigations and strong knowledge of employment laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• High professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, capable of handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEI is preferred.
• Fluency in English and at least one of German, Dutch, French, or Spanish, both written and verbal.