Senior Employee Relations Partner

Fujifilm • Holly Springs, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Partner is critical in supporting managers and leaders to maintain a fair, harmonious workplace that supports organizational goals. This role will have current employment law knowledge and will manage and deliver a caseload of employee relations cases. In addition to upskilling managers on the management of cases and support on avoiding conduct issues. The Senior ER Partner is an experienced professional who requires minimal supervision or support.

Requirements

• Skilled communicator with excellent knowledge of employment law
• Working across the site with all levels of leaders and managers to correctly manage all employee related issues
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Bachelor’s degree or specialist HR qualification
• 7 – 10 years experience of working on employee relations issues.
• Current knowledge of employment law and emerging trends
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a case load of employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, appeals, leave of absence and absence management from the start of process through to conclusion
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers providing clear and commercially focused advice aligned with employment law.
• Ensure consistent application of ER policies and procedures balancing business needs with fair outcomes.
• Mediate and facilitate discussions between employees and management to resolve disputes and improve relationships.
• Maintain records of employee relations activity and provide reports to senior management.
• Identifying trends and themes to support proactive initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Upskill managers ensuring they understand the proactive role they can take to reduce ER issues.
• Monitor trends and feedback to HRBPs.
• Liaise with HLUS Legal and Compliance teams to ensure awareness of policy updates and best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement of ER practices and processes
• Ensure up to date employment law knowledge
• Collaborate on wider P&C projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Industry leading 401(k) savings plan
• Insurance coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• Various wellness incentives
• Paid vacation time
• Sick time
• Company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior