Employee Relations Partner

American Electric Power•New Albany, IN

7d•$74,551 - $109,543•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Partner will provide end-to-end employee relations consultative support to frontline leadership and employees related to HR policies and procedures to ensure company practices are in compliance with applicable federal/ state laws. Additionally, this role may support company investigations and support continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources or related field; or equivalent experience.
2+ years of HR generalist or Employee Relations experience; or equivalent professional experience.
SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exhibit a high degree of organization and accountability.
Ability to work confidentially and professionally with all levels of employees.
Possess thorough knowledge of state and federal laws to include EEO, ADA and FLSA regulations.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end employee relations consultative support to frontline leadership on performance concerns and routine misconduct violations for the independent contributor level.
Interprets, implements, and administers organization-wide human resource policies and processes.
Drafts clear and concise written communications to address employee concerns and accurately relay information regarding policies.
Resolve escalations from Employee Solution Center, or other departments, from employees.
Support employee communications related terminations, plant closures or workforce reductions.
Offer input into the design and revision of ER processes with continuous improvement mindset
May support senior members of the ER Organization with investigations.
Participate on cross function teams as an ER representative.
May assist in leading facilitation of an employee forums, such as 2C’s or engage in culture planning sessions, as a resolute of employee relations concerns.