We’re looking for an Employee Relations Consultant to join our Employee Relations team. In this role, you'll provide legal and strategic employee relations advice, counsel and support on common questions and concerns from leaders and employees to determine appropriate resolution based on business and employment law knowledge and expertise, that are aligned with organizational goals and all applicable laws, policies and regulations.

You'll have the opportunity to grow in:

• Partners with leaders and employees on common employee relations issues to work toward effective resolution. Assists with employee relations investigations and escalated issues, Reductions in Force, and disciplinary actions. Partners with Sr. ERC on complex employee relations concerns. Obtains director approval for termination decisions. Balances business need and risk.
• Provides proactive and reactive coaching and training on employee relations topics and HR Policy to leaders and employees.
• Ensures uniform and equitable application of organizational policies and practices.
• Reviews data/information from employee relations issues as well as external research to understand data and trends. Provide applicable information to Employee Relations Director, HRBPs and leaders as support and planning for future workforce issues/trends as well as to mitigate risk and future ER issues.
• Partners with other HR staff to keep them informed and leverage corporate resources and expertise.
• Perform other job related duties or special projects as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, and 4+ years of experience in HR, with majority in area related to employee relations
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, listening, problem solving, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with conflicting points of view and demonstrates integrity and fair mindedness
• Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
• A high level of confidentiality required
• Understanding of applicable case and employment laws

The following levels and locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different job levels and geographies. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience.

• Grand Island, NE:
  • Employee Relations Consultant: $84,600 - $114,300 / year
  • Senior Employee Relations Consultant: $104,400 - $140,400 / year
• Des Moines, IA:
  • Employee Relations Consultant: $89,300 - $120,650 / year
  • Senior Employee Relations Consultant: $110,200 - $148,200 / year
• Charlotte, NC:
  • Employee Relations Consultant: $94,000 - $127,000 / year
  • Senior Employee Relations Consultant:$116,000 - $156,000 / year
• Chicago/Minneapolis:
  • Employee Relations Consultant: $103,400 - $139,700 / year
  • Senior Employee Relations Consultant:$127,600 - $171,600 / year
• Los Angeles/New York City:
  • Employee Relations Consultant: $112,800 - $152,400 / year
  • Senior Employee Relations Consultant:$139,200 - $187,200 / year

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid from a local Principal office (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA.). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Job Level

We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills. The Senior Employee Relations Consultant requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years of experience in Employee Relations.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant WorkersandGreen Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out ourcareers siteto learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

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