Associate Relations Partner II
About The Position
The Associate Relations Partner II is a mid-level associate relations professional responsible for providing strategic associate relations consultation to managers and associates pertaining to workforce matters and company and division policies and procedures in furtherance of business operations, associate engagement, and legal compliance. The AR Partner II will be assigned specific business teams or divisions which involve intermediate-level complexity and/or associate relations support, while also being called on to provide associate relations counseling or conduct workplace investigations for other teams or individual associates. Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today! The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; SPHR or PHR certification preferred
- Experience in Human Resources 5+ Employee Relations counseling and investigations
- Paramount sensitivity to and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
- Solid research, analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced level knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Responsibilities
- Strategic associate relations consultation to help align management actions with business objectives, associate engagement, and legal compliance goals.
- Develop and maintain solid understanding of business goals and initiatives, company and division policies, and workforce compliance obligations.
- Provide strategic advice to managers on workforce matters including but not limited to associate development, retention, performance and conduct related disciplinary action, terminations, and organizational/divisional initiatives.
- Guide managers in assessing need for and developing associate-related communications including corrective action documentation.
- Strategize with managers in improving work relationships, resolving associate concerns, enhancing associate engagement and retention, and fostering compliance with company/division policy and applicable laws.
- Evaluate and address associate grievances, identifying and recommending any appropriate action items to include without limitation, enhancements or changes in policies or practices as needed. Partner with Associate Relations leadership team in development of any such policies.
- Evaluate value of dispute resolution to resolve workplace conflicts and mediate such disputes between associates and managers as needed.
- Handle RIF analysis and implementation with guidance from AR leadership team and Legal.
- Represent the company at unemployment hearings as needed.
- Prepare and finalize employment action and investigation documentation
- Input and update associate relations incident management system
- Lead and/or participate in special projects as assigned
- Strategic employee relations consultation to help align management actions with business objectives, Associate engagement, and legal compliance goals.
- Strategize with managers in improving work relationships, resolving associate concerns, enhancing Associate engagement and retention, and fostering compliance with company/division policy and applicable laws.
- Evaluate and address Associate grievances, identifying and recommending any appropriate action items to include without limitation, enhancements or changes in policies or practices as needed.
- Represent the company at unemployment hearings.
- Prepare and finalize employment action and investigation documentation. Input and update Associate relations tracker/ case manager.
- Lead and/or participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Publishing Industries
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
