Senior Advisor- Employee Relations

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior Advisor- Employee Relations for an onsite, 6+ month contract in Columbus, NE (and Canaan, CT).

The role focuses on coaching leaders, driving compliant HR practices, and managing sensitive employee relations cases with a strong emphasis on investigations. The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years in employee relations, deep knowledge of US employment laws, and a background in supporting senior client groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of direct Employee Relations experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution.
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA.
• Experience supporting Sr. Business Unit, Function or Region leadership level client groups.
• Experience with Exempt Level Professionals and Sr Level Management with direct experience providing strategic guidance on employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day coaching and employee relations advice to senior leaders, managers, HRBPs and associates.
• Reviews corrective action, performance management, and termination documentation.
• Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations.
• Partners with Legal and Accommodation teams on complex issues to mitigate risk.
• Develops and delivers manager effectiveness and HR compliance training.
• Supports annual performance review processes and analyzes employee relations trends.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Advisor- Employee Relations. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Columbus, NE and Canaan, CT (Onsite).

Job ID: 26-29906

Pay Range: $50/hr - $63/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and employee relations advice to Senior Business Unit, Functional and Regional leaders, managers, HRBP’s and associates.
• Reviews and assists managers in reviewing corrective action, performance management, and completes all termination documentation.
• Identifies and analyzes legal/compliance risks in employment situations.
• Partners with the Labor & Employment Legal team to review and make recommendations on complex issues, such as terminations, investigations, and medical issues/accommodations, to effectively mitigate company risk.
• Partners with the Accommodation team for: ADA accommodation and workplace restriction processes
• Stays current by keeping abreast of the latest developments and changes in employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Conducts internal investigations, documents findings and makes recommendations to management as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Global Learning team to develop and deploy manager effectiveness, HR compliance, and other employee relation-related training programs.
• Provides support to managers and other HR functions throughout the annual performance review process, including review of annual performance reviews.
• Tracks and interprets trends in employee relations to proactively identify issues and develop training and other solutions.
• Partners or leads projects/initiatives within the team to promote a culture of continuous improvement and best in class standing by creating proactive measures and initiatives to address employee relations issues and identify and implement best practices.
• Partners with HRBPs/Sr leaders to proactively reduce employee relations issues by monitoring and analyzing employee relations trends to identify root cause and taking appropriate steps to reduce issues.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Manager Note: Must Have
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA
• Minimum of 6 years of direct Employee Relations experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution
• 6+ years of direct Employee Relations experience; Strong investigations + employee case management; U.S. employment law & accommodations knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, preferably in Management, HR or psychology, Will accept an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Professional membership, preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of cumulative direct Employee Relations experience required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing a wide variety of complex, high risk and sensitive employment-related cases from intake to investigation to resolution. required
• Knowledge of US employment law, ADA, FLSA, DOL Title VII, FMLA, and USSERA required
• Experience supporting Sr. Business Unit, Function or Region leadership level client groups.
• Experience with Exempt Level Professionals and Sr Level Management with direct experience providing strategic guidance on employee relations issues, including performance and developmental management. Experience with Operations preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with multiple internal departments manner to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Communication: Strong communication skills are vital in this role as this position interacts with multiple stakeholders, including managers, associates, HRBPs, Legal/Ethics teams.
• The ability to adapt to a variety of communication settings, including one-on-one, small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels is critical for success.
• Analytical: Advisors break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts.
• Analytical skills are needed to collect, interpret and evaluate data and information related to employee issues.
• Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking: Effective problem solving, and critical thinking skills are necessary to effectively handle workplace conflicts and issues.
• Advisors often deal with complex and sensitive issues affecting the workplace environment and culture.
• Interpersonal: Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building positive relationships with associates and managers, understanding their concerns, and resolving conflicts.
• Strong interpersonal skills include active listening, empathy, verbal and non-verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• Ethical: Advisors support the Code of Conduct and BD’s Core Values. Some ethical skills include acting with integrity, impartiality, confidentiality, respect, and accountability.
• Strong ethical skills help avoid or minimize legal and reputational risks and enhance the trust and respect of associates and the organization.
• Actively listens to others.
• Adjusts style to fit the audience and the message.
• Provides timely and helpful information to others as needed.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and integrity.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.