Manager, Colleague Relations

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); In loco; USD 54.000 - 146.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

CVS Health is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor in Rhode Island. The role focuses on proactive support to promote a positive employee relations culture, handling a caseload of workplace inquiries, investigations, and coaching leaders through corrective actions and performance issues.

You will ensure compliance with laws and policies, gather information, and implement communication strategies to improve engagement and resolve conflicts in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

Competenze

• 5+ years of employee relations experience including managing, advising, and resolving employee relations cases.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and using case management systems such as Salesforce, Navex, ServiceNow, HR Equity etc.
• Strong knowledge of current state and federal employment/labor laws and regulations.

Mansioni

• Provide proactive support to promote a positive employee relations culture and partner with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct investigations, gather information, and recommend actions to resolve conflicts and issues.
• Develop and implement employee communication strategies to foster open communication and engagement.
• Coach leaders and managers on processes, responsibilities, and performance, including corrective actions and terminations.

Conoscenze

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Employment law

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Descrizione del lavoro

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

• The role provides proactive support and intervention to promote a positive employee relations culture, while partnering collaboratively with various cross‑functional stakeholders (e.g., HR Business Partners, Compliance, Legal, etc.). Advisors will effectively manage a caseload of workplace inquiries and concerns. Serves as a point of contact for employees regarding workplace issues, conflicts, and concerns assisting as well as assisting leaders with coaching, corrective actions, and terminations. This requires coaching less experienced leaders and colleagues on techniques, processed and responsibilities for successful communication and performance.
• Advisors ensure compliance with policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations. Under minimal supervision, Advisors conduct investigations, gather relevant information, and recommend appropriate actions to resolve conflicts and issues. Advisors develop and implement employee communication strategies to foster open and transparent communication. Recommend interventions to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction by collaborating with HR and management to develop and execute process improvement plans.
• Advisors also deliver guidance and support to employees facing personal or professional challenges, including crisis management, by connecting employees with appropriate resources, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), counseling services, or wellness programs. This role requires meeting case management metrics, effective documentation of case information in a case tracking system, reaching resolution, and closing cases within a certain time frame and following established case management processes.
• Advisors will exhibit a professional and calm demeanor with all levels of employees and possess strong interpersonal skills which include conflict management, investigation, and influential leadership. Advisors will effectively present and deliver training to leaders, be highly organized with an emphasis on accuracy and ability to prioritize and plan their time/resources accordingly in a fast paced, matrixed environment. This role will require the handling of highly confidential and sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of employee relations experience including, but not limited to the following: Direct experience managing, advising, and resolving, employee relations cases (e.g., performance management, attendance, employee misconduct, employee complaints, discipline, and termination).
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and utilizing employee relations case management systems (i.e., Salesforce, Navex, ServiceNow, HR Equity, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of current state and federal employment/labor laws and regulations.
• Proven analytical skills, critical thinking, decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills including expertise in conflict management, investigation, negotiation and influencing.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience interacting with labor unions and advising on labor relations matters (i.e., management and disposition of grievances, participation in labor arbitrations and collective bargaining).
• Ability to assist and advise on the development of employee/labor relations trends and insights reporting.
• Preferred Certifications or Licenses: Dispute Resolution, Mediation, EEO Investigator, PHR/SPHR, CP/SCP (SHRM)
• Experience working in a retail environment is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of experience may be considered

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$54,300.00 - $145,860.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/23/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.