Employee Relations Partner II

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time‑Off

Job summary

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions is seeking an Associate Relations Partner II in St. Louis, MO. This role involves providing strategic associate relations consultation and enhancing management practices while ensuring legal compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Human Resources experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources with associate relations counseling.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic employee relations consultation.
• Represent the company at unemployment hearings.
• Evaluate and recommend action for grievances.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

SPHR or PHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Associate Relations Partner II

The Associate Relations Partner II is a mid-level associate relations professional responsible for providing strategic associate relations consultation to managers and associates pertaining to workforce matters and company and division policies and procedures in furtherance of business operations, associate engagement, and legal compliance. The AR Partner II will be assigned specific business teams or divisions which involve intermediate-level complexity and/or associate relations support, while also being called on to provide associate relations counseling or conduct workplace investigations for other teams or individual associates.

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Benefits

• Full‑Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time‑Off

Responsibilities

• Strategic employee relations consultation to help align management actions with business objectives, associate engagement, and legal compliance goals.
• Strategize with managers in improving work relationships, resolving associate concerns, enhancing associate engagement and retention, and fostering compliance with company/division policy and applicable laws.
• Evaluate and address associate grievances, identifying and recommending any appropriate action items to include without limitation, enhancements or changes in policies or practices as needed.
• Represent the company at unemployment hearings.
• Prepare and finalize employment action and investigation documentation; input and update associate‑relations tracker/case manager.
• Lead and/or participate in special projects as assigned.
• Develop and maintain solid understanding of business goals and initiatives, company and division policies, and workforce compliance obligations.
• Provide strategic advice to managers on workforce matters including associate development, retention, performance and conduct related disciplinary action, terminations, and organizational/divisional initiatives.
• Guide managers in assessing need for and developing associate‑related communications including corrective‑action documentation.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate action items for grievances; partner with Associate Relations leadership team in development of policies.
• Evaluate value of dispute resolution to resolve workplace conflicts and mediate such disputes between associates and managers as needed.
• Handle RIF analysis and implementation with guidance from AR leadership team and Legal.
• Administrative responsibilities: prepare and finalize employment action and investigation documentation; input and update associate‑relations incident‑management system.
• Project‑management responsibilities: lead and/or participate in special projects as assigned.
• Travel up to 5% of the time; travel is an essential duty and function of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports or indirect reports.

Travel and Driving Requirements

Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job. Travel up to 5%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; SPHR or PHR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources with associate relations counseling and investigations.
• Paramount sensitivity to and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid research, analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with management.
• Well organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong prioritization and conflict‑management skills.
• Strong qualitative analysis and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers).
• Customer service orientation, exceptional interpersonal skills, flexible and adaptable.
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others toward common objectives.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to balance business objectives, associate interests, and compliance obligations.
• Ability to solicit and be receptive to feedback.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements – Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions – The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.