Employee Relations Consultant
About The Position
Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. The Employee Relations Consultant works independently to support and guide managers (typically at the Assistant Vice President level and below) on a wide range of employee relations matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Five (+) years of relevant work experience
- HR Generalist experience in a service related industry preferred
- PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred
- Subject matter expert on current employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.
Responsibilities
- Partner with and provide support to management on employee relations issues, including but not limited to: conducting investigations and disciplinary actions (including involuntary terminations).
- Support our legal partners and assist in their work to respond to EEOC charges.
- Provide coaching and conflict resolution to management and employees.
- Track trends and makes recommendations for improvement to HR or department management.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding and serves as a subject matter expert on Federal, State, and Municipal employment law and regulations to ensure compliance and to mitigate risk to the organization.
- In coordination with the Sr.HR Business Partner and HR senior Leadership, create and interpret company policies and procedures.
- Provide input and recommendations regarding current HR policies and procedures to HR senior Leadership and HR functional areas.
- Reinforce initiatives within respective client group as defined by the Sr.HR Business Partner or business unit management.
- May work with Sr.HR Business Partner and HR Director to support enterprise-wide employee engagement initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar 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)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
