Retail Employee Relations Business Partner (AMR West)

Apple Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses/commissions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the United States is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner for the AMR West region. You will provide expert ER guidance to managers, lead investigations, and help shape policies and practices for Apple’s Retail organization.

You will partner with COEs to ensure compliance and fair treatment, and you may influence leadership on critical decisions while supporting a wide range of ER initiatives and training across markets.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years HR experience in employee relations.
• Deep expertise in conducting investigations and documentation.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws.
• Experienced in balancing multiple priorities and work streams across markets.
• Willingness to travel 20-30%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and resolve complex, sensitive employee relations issues across the AMR West region.
• Advise market leadership on critical ER decisions, including harassment, conduct, terminations and HR policies.
• Evaluate employee-related decisions and conduct investigations into misconduct and policy violations.
• Conduct workplace violence assessments and implement response plans as needed.
• Develop and implement company-wide ER programs, policies and procedures.

Skills

HR experience in ER

Investigations expertise

Employment law knowledge

Prioritization across markets

Travel readiness

Job description

Retail Employee Relations Business Partner (AMR West)

The people here at Apple don’t just create products they create the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We believe the role would place you in a highly-energized environment with some of the most talented creative individuals in the industry where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team.

Description

The Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP) provides consulting and direction regarding employee relations matters to managers, leaders and employees within Apple’s Retail organization across our AMR West Region. Key objectives include legal compliance and adherence to Apple policies is met in a consistent, objective and fair fashion that fosters the Credo. This is accomplished by a deep partnership with the Centers of Excellence’s (COE’s).

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and implement resolutions to complex and highly sensitive employee relations issues, including unusual situations where precedents for resolution are unavailable.
• Advise and influence market leadership teams regarding critical and complex employee relations decisions, e.g. harassment, business conduct, terminations, and HR policies, guidelines and practices. These decisions may have critical impact on the organization and involve a large degree of risk.
• Evaluate and review employee related decisions in response to employee concerns. Conduct investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations.
• Conduct workplace violence assessments and implement response plans as needed.
• Develop, communicate and implement company-wide employee relations programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct investigations with varied levels of complexity.
• Conduct training for HR, ER and line management on employee relations topics.
• Use ER metrics with clients to determine trends and develop proactive strategies to cultivate positive ER in the business.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7-12+ years HR experience in employee relations
• Deep expertise in conducting investigations and skilled at documentation related to investigations
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and regulations
• Experienced in balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders and work streams across markets
• Ability to travel 20-30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, including the ability to organize, plan, and prioritize
• Ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with managers and HR colleagues Demonstrated command skills and an ability to influence others
• Exceptional communication skills including effective listening, writing and presentation
• Large corporation HR/ER experience

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,600 and $190,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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