Senior Employee Relations Specialist

S&P Global • Houston, TX

21h • $64,320 - $116,429

About The Position

About the role: Job Summary: The Senior Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining trust between the organization and its employees. This role will manage investigations end-to-end across the US and Americas while helping to maintain the processes of a global Employee Relations function. You’ll work closely with People Partners and Employment Counsel to deliver fair, consistent and well-documented outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years specializing in employee relations or workplace investigations in the US.
• Strong investigative interviewing, analytical, and fact-finding skills.
• Deep understanding of US employment law and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including clear, defensible investigation reports and the ability to influence stakeholders and functions.
• Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Investigation Management: Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and grievances, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Risk Assessment: Partner with People Partners and Employment Counsel to assess risk, ensure consistent practices, and guide sensitive employee matters.
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve employee disputes, providing guidance and support to both employees and management.
• Policy Implementation: Assist in the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company standards.
• Employee Engagement: Promote a culture of open communication by facilitating employee feedback sessions and engagement initiatives.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions on conflict resolution, communication skills, and performance management for staff and management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR team members to support talent management, performance reviews, and organizational development.
• Reporting: Prepare reports on employee relations trends and issues, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Advisory Role: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations issues and best practices.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

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