Anticipated End Date:2026-07-31
Position Title:Associate Relations Consultant Senior
Job Description:Associate Relations Consultant Senior Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
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Associate Relations Consultant Senior will be responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for associates and management for associate relations issues including but not limited to: investigations, agency charges (EEO, DOL), employment litigation, associate complaints, performance management, coaching, development, attendance, and other issues.
How you will make an impact:- Provides advice, guidance, coaching, and training to associates and managers based on policies and legal consultation, and in accordance with employment laws and regulations.
- Conducts investigations including managing the witness lists, determining line of questioning, analyzing credibility, researching related records as needed and maintaining written record of the investigation.
- Debriefs leaders at all levels on findings.
- Provides oversight of the company's internal investigations of associate complaints and serves as a liaison to Legal on associate relations matters.
- Regularly partners with Ethics and Compliance on crossover investigations.
- Partners with AR leadership and HRBP for requests for transition agreements related to the separation/termination process, and will regularly use persuasive and advanced communication skills to communicate will all levels of associates throughout the organization.
- Develops and provides periodic associate relations-related analytical data and analyzes trends to determine appropriate action plans.
Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS degree and minimum of 5 years of human resources experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:- HR designation strongly preferred (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
- Experience conducting complex, high-profile investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive associate relations issues strongly preferred.
- Thorough understanding of employment law, compliance, and employee relations best practices strongly preferred.
- Experience demonstrating an executive presence while interacting with C-Suite executives, understanding their priorities, and addressing their concerns strongly preferred.
- Expertise in crafting and delivering impactful presentations tailored to a C-Suite audience, incorporating data and narrative strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience executing on change management programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to build trust, rapport and influence across all levels of the company.
- Workday or similar HCM experience preferred.
- ServiceNow experience preferred.
- Fortune/large company experience preferred.
Job Level:Non-Management Exempt
Workshift:Job Family:HRS > HR Operations
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