Employee Relations Counselor, North America

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chevron Corporation is seeking an Employee Relations Counselor for North America in Houston. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with four days in the office and a Friday in-office option, plus a 9/80 schedule for eligible employees.

The candidate will manage end-to-end investigations, provide consultative guidance on performance and discipline, facilitate dispute resolution, and collaborate with Employment Law, Global Security, IT Forensics, and Labor Relations teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years as a neutral fact-finder, conflict/dispute resolution facilitator, analytical writer, and presenter.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, processes and employment laws.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to summarize facts for specific audiences.
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel.
• Independent decision‑making, prioritization, and project management.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot.

Aufgaben

• Handle end-to-end investigative processes including intake, planning, interviews, data gathering and analysis, report writing, and case management updates.
• Provide consultative services on performance management, discipline, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate dispute and conflict resolution processes.
• Partner with other Chevron organizations (e.g., Employment Law, Global Security, IT Forensics, Labor Relations, Ombuds).
• Represent Chevron in professional organizations to benchmark external ER practices.
• Attend unemployment claims appeal hearings as a Chevron representative.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Conflict resolution

Analytical writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder communication

Policy interpretation

Data gathering and analysis

MS Office (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Co-Pilot

Jobbeschreibung

Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Employee Relations Counselor, North America through 11/ 10 /2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time Zone.

This role follows a flexible schedule with four days in the office and a hybrid option on Fridays. We also offer a 9/80 schedule for eligible employees, providing every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Start-to-finish handling of investigative processes including intake, strategic planning, conducting interviews, data (evidence) gathering and analysis, report writing, updating case management systems, involving stakeholders and providing updates.
• Provide consultative services to business management at all levels on topics including performance management, discipline, and other corrective actions.
• Facilitate dispute and conflict resolution processes.
• Partner with other Chevron organizations pertaining to work assignments (e.g., Employment Law, Global Security, IT Forensics, Labor Relations, Ombuds).
• Represent Chevron through professional organizations to benchmark and understand external ER-related matters, best practices, processes, and tools.
• Attend unemployment claims appeal hearings as a Chevron representative.
• Lead and/or support special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience as a neutral fact-finder, facilitator of conflict and/or dispute resolution discussions, analytical and technical writer, and presenter.
• Practical application of organizational policies and processes and employment laws.
• Strong attention to detail including demonstrated expertise analyzing and summarizing relevant facts appropriate for intended audience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of personnel effectively and timely.
• Demonstrated independent decision‑making ability, prioritization skills, and project planning and management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to travel, estimated up to 10% of the time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HR systems, processes, and best practices typically gained through experience handling workplace matters related to HR (e.g., managing performance, progressive discipline, conflicts, inappropriate behaviors and misconduct including allegations of discrimination or harassment) at a large corporation or a firm supporting large corporations with a union presence.
• Good understanding of federal employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA); familiarity with state employment laws.

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

U.S. Regulatory Notice

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

About Chevron

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company’s operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.