Employee Relations Partner

$84,000 - $120,000/Yr

Nihon Kohden - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Employee Relations Partner is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment by providing strategic guidance, support, training, and resolution on employee relations matters. This role serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, addressing concerns, ensuring fair treatment, and promoting compliance and understanding of company policies and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day performance guidance to management including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage and respond to employee complaints and concerns on complex employee relations issues; conduct internal investigations while ensuring compliance with applicable Company policy and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Track, report, and make recommendations regarding employee relations trends and provide recommendations to reinforce a positive and productive work environment.
• Serve as a trusted partner and advisor across HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, and employee development to assigned functional areas.
• Provide consultative guidance and coaching to improve and drive individual and team performance.
• Review, approve and support leadership in the administration of disciplinary actions for violations of Company policies and procedures.
• Counsel, train, and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company's policies and relevant laws/regulations.
• Provide conflict resolution guidance and direction to managers, employees and teams; facilitate discussions and bring issues to resolution, as needed, through mediated discussions.
• Maintain professional development and tuition reimbursement approvals and budget to ensure equity and fairness across the organization.
• Coordinate employee engagement and Company sponsored events like Holiday Party, Employee Appreciation Day, Volunteer Week, and other fundraising events or activities in partnership with HR team.
• Contribute to and/or lead HR projects, including process improvements and employee engagement initiatives.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, psychology, human resources or related discipline.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience required, in medical device or other highly regulated technology industry preferred.
• 4+ years of employee relations experience.
• Experience supporting nonexempt workforce; experience in California HR is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Practical, hands-on knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Experience independently handling employee relations issues.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee engagement events
• Flexible work schedule options