Employee Relations Consultant

Empower; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to guide and support managers on employee relations matters. This role offers the chance to work in a flexible environment that values well-being and work-life balance. You'll be a key player in ensuring compliance with employment laws while fostering a culture of inclusivity and purpose. Join a team that celebrates internal mobility and community engagement, where your contributions will help shape the future of financial empowerment for customers. If you're passionate about HR and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Generous paid time off

Paid volunteer time

Leave of absence programs

Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in HR.
• Subject matter expert on employment laws and regulations.
• HR Generalist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management on employee relations issues and investigations.
• Provide coaching and conflict resolution to management and employees.
• Track trends and recommend improvements to HR management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Employee Relations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

The Employee Relations Consultant works independently to support and guide managers (typically at the Assistant Vice President level and below) on a wide range of employee relations matters.

What you will do

• Partner with and provide support to management on employee relations issues, including but not limited to: conducting investigations and disciplinary actions (including involuntary terminations). Will also support our legal partners and assist in their work to respond to EEOC charges.

• Provide coaching and conflict resolution to management and employees.

• Track trends and makes recommendations for improvement to HR or department management.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment laws and regulations.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding and serves as a subject matter expert on Federal, State, and Municipal employment law and regulations to ensure compliance and to mitigate risk to the organization

• In coordination with the Sr.HR Business Partner and HR senior Leadership, create and interpret company policies and procedures.

• Provide input and recommendations regarding current HR policies and procedures to HR senior Leadership and HR functional areas

• Reinforce initiatives within respective client group as defined by the Sr.HR Business Partner or business unit management.

• May work with Sr.HR Business Partner and HR Director to support enterprise-wide employee engagement initiatives.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience

• Five (+) years of relevant work experience

• HR Generalist experience in a service related industry preferred

• PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred

• Subject matter expert on current employment laws and regulations

• Proficiency in MS Office. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

$93,400.00 - $131,950.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

05-24-2025

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