Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor will serve as a trusted resource for employees and people leaders, providing guidance on workplace policies, conflict resolution, and performance management. This role requires a deep understanding of ER practices, including providing guidance on handling employee conduct, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Principles, practices, and procedures of human resources administration associated with exposure to employment law policy and practice.
Microsoft Office Suite and Workday experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in employee relations, HR consulting, or a related role
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.)
Exceptional communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
Proven experience conducting investigations and delivering actionable recommendations
Interpreting and applying company policy and applicable rules to issues and problems.
Preparing and delivering clear, effective, and professional presentations.
Communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
Practice and promote integrity and ethical behavior.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
Coordinate and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues.
Keep all appropriate parties up to date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information.

Responsibilities

Acts as a point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance and support on employee relations matters such as performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
Investigates and recommends appropriate action on moderate to complex associate complaints, issues and concerns
Provides guidance to leaders on the progressive discipline process, consulting on when to issue progressive discipline documents, for issues including, but not limited to, addressing performance gaps, conduct concerns, and other management concerns
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
Works collaboratively with the Leave team to facilitate the ADA interactive process with business line People Leaders.
Facilitates training on ER topics such as conflict resolution, addressing performance concerns, and workplace policies
Responsible for managing the termination process, including notification meetings, and facilitating the end-of-leave process.
Maintains accurate and confidential records of employee relations cases and reports trends or recurring issues to HR Business Partners
Administers work rules and monitors their application and enforcement to ensure fairness and consistency
Ability to identify risk on employment matters and partner with internal employment counsel as appropriate
Provides counsel and guidance to managers and associates regarding company policies and procedures
Collaborates with the Employee Relations Director to develop, update, and implement employee relations policies and procedures
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned