Employee Relations Consultant
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for skilled employee relations professionals continues to rise, Empower is seeking a highly experienced consultant to join their team. With a growing need for companies to prioritize compliance and employee well-being, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact. According to recent trends, the demand for HR specialists with expertise in employment laws and regulations has increased by 25% in the past year. Empower stands out for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on internal mobility and work-life balance. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires a deep understanding of federal, state, and municipal employment laws and regulations.
Job Description
About the Role
The Employee Relations Consultant is a critical position at Empower, responsible for supporting and guiding managers on a wide range of employee relations matters. This role requires a high level of expertise in employment laws and regulations, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. As a key member of the HR team, the successful candidate will work closely with management to resolve employee relations issues, provide coaching and conflict resolution, and maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal, state, and municipal employment laws and regulations, as well as experience in conducting investigations and disciplinary actions. They will also be able to provide subject matter expertise on employment laws and regulations, and make recommendations for improvement to HR or department management.
Empower is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment, and this role is no exception. The successful candidate will be expected to embody the company's values of flexibility, internal mobility, and work-life balance, and to contribute to the development of a positive and supportive team culture.
What You Will Do
- Partner with management to support and guide them on employee relations issues
- Conduct investigations and disciplinary actions, including involuntary terminations
- Provide coaching and conflict resolution to management and employees
- Track trends and make recommendations for improvement to HR or department management
- Serve as a subject matter expert on employment laws and regulations
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and municipal employment laws and regulations
- Create and interpret company policies and procedures in coordination with the Sr. HR Business Partner and HR senior leadership
- Provide input and recommendations regarding current HR policies and procedures to HR senior leadership and HR functional areas
- Reinforce initiatives within respective client groups as defined by the Sr. HR Business Partner or business unit management
- Collaborate with the Sr. HR Business Partner and HR Director to support enterprise-wide employee engagement initiatives
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of relevant work experience
- HR Generalist experience in a service-related industry preferred
- PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred
- Subject matter expertise on current employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Nice to Have
- Experience with HRIS systems and other relevant software
- Knowledge of labor laws and regulations
- Experience in a similar role in a large organization
- Certification in a related field, such as HR or business administration
- Bilingual or multilingual skills
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary range: $95,300.00 - 34,600.00
- Generous bonus program for non-sales positions
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Business-casual environment with flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off program, including ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays per year
- Paid volunteer time: 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs, including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of federal, state, and municipal employment laws and regulations to stand out as a candidate.
- Highlight your experience with HRIS systems and other relevant software in your application.
- Be prepared to provide specific examples of times when you had to handle sensitive or confidential information.
- Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills by providing examples of times when you had to investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues.
- Research Empower's company culture and values, and be prepared to explain how you embody them in your own work.
- Consider obtaining PHR or SPHR certification to demonstrate your expertise in HR and increase your chances of getting hired.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with conflict resolution and coaching, and be ready to provide examples of times when you had to mediate disputes or provide guidance to managers or employees.
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