Employee Relations Partner

Thales • Irvine, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales is seeking a skilled Employee Relations Partner to provide outstanding human resources support services to Thales managers, while shaping employee engagement in support of a positive and productive experiences throughout their career. Shaping employee engagement as part of an interactive career-development experience, the role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational. The role will support our high performing culture and also conduct investigations as necessary. Other key facets of the role include: Acting as a key partner for the business and HRBPs, advising as appropriate on employee and manager queries. Conducting regular manager outreach sessions working directly with managers to provide proactive support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc. Conducting voluntary employee exit interviews, gathering any relevant information, disseminates that information as appropriate while ensuring that appropriate exit procedures are followed. With a good understanding and experience of employment legislation, supporting the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations. Delivering and providing support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (SharePoint, Sphere, etc.). Working closely with HR Shared Services teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc. Providing implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations). Supporting the Employee Relations Team and the broader HR organization as needed with the day-to-day compliance of policies and queries related to legal cases and investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and/ or relevant work experience in Employee Relations
• Knowledge of relevant US employment standards and practices.
• Prior HR experience in a large, complex multinational enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience interacting and presenting to at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues professionally and in a confidential manner.
• Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment, proven decision-making abilities, and the demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HRBPs and other specialized units, and internal customers at all levels, while taking a proactive approach to customer service and building strong professional relationships.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
• This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check.
• Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have a Certified Human Resources Professional designation and be certified as a training facilitator or experience delivering training and presentations in a professional setting.
• Being bilingual in Spanish or French is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shaping employee engagement as part of an interactive career-development experience, the role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational.
• Acting as a key partner for the business and HRBPs, advising as appropriate on employee and manager queries.
• Conducting regular manager outreach sessions working directly with managers to provide proactive support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc.
• Conducting voluntary employee exit interviews, gathering any relevant information, disseminates that information as appropriate while ensuring that appropriate exit procedures are followed.
• Supporting the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations.
• Delivering and providing support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (SharePoint, Sphere, etc.).
• Working closely with HR Shared Services teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc.
• Providing implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations).
• Supporting the Employee Relations Team and the broader HR organization as needed with the day-to-day compliance of policies and queries related to legal cases and investigations.

Benefits

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees