Strategic Employee Relations Advisor

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Chicago, IL is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant. You will assess and resolve employee issues, provide risk-mitigating recommendations, and help align actions with JLL's commitment to fair treatment of staff.

You will lead investigations under Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and other laws, coach executives and HR partners, support ER COE initiatives, and help develop training, tools, templates, and processes. Some travel to support US operations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial or Labor Relations or related field (Post-graduate HR or Legal experience preferred).
• 5+ years of employee relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a collaborative coach, providing guidance and support to the performance team and HR colleagues.
• Partners with the ER Lead to oversee and advise on workforce reduction initiatives, mitigating associated risks.
• Conducts investigations of potential employment law violations, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and NLRA.
• Independently resolves complex ER cases by gathering relevant information, analyzing findings, and applying company policies to reach conclusions.
• Consults, guides, coaches, and advises senior executives, HR Business Partners, and HR Leadership team members in collaboration with legal on high-risk and complex matters.
• Identifies and resolves employee concerns through recommended actions and oversight.
• Analyzes case trends to recommend HR and business strategies, addressing systemic issues through proactive coaching and training.
• Maintains accurate and exemplary investigation records; provides case management and data entry guidance to their colleagues as needed.
• Collaborates on evaluating and refining internal policies and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Employment law

Investigation skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

HR data reporting

Negotiation skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR or related field

Post-graduate HR or legal experience preferred

Tools

Navex

ServiceNow

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL in Chicago, IL is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant. You will assess and resolve employee issues, provide risk-mitigating recommendations, and help align actions with JLL's commitment to fair treatment of staff.

You will lead investigations under Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and other laws, coach executives and HR partners, support ER COE initiatives, and help develop training, tools, templates, and processes. Some travel to support US operations may be required.