Sr Employee Relations Advisor

Milwaukee Tool•Olive Branch, MS

11d

About The Position

The Sr. Talent Advisor – Employee Relations delivers employee relations governance and consulting services to designated internal client groups, handling standard to complex ER matters. The role leads ER cases, partners with dedicated Talent Business Partners (TBPs), and uses case-management tools to document and track cases and generate reports and metrics. The advisor also analyzes employee survey results, identifies opportunities, and works with building leaders and TBPs on strategies and employee engagement initiatives. The position advises employees and managers on conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, misconduct, leave and accommodation requests, position eliminations, and other ER matters. It provides training and change-management support, contributes to policies and ER resources, and partners with Compliance and Talent Management on complex or high-risk issues. Occasional travel to other Milwaukee Tool locations may be required. Scheduling may be adjusted based on business needs, so flexibility with reasonable notice and self-management are expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related area, or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience.
Seasoned, proven skills in managing difficult ER situations, conflict management, employment law, and influencing; broad and deep general HR knowledge.
Superior diagnostic and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid business intelligence.
Ability to influence leaders and colleagues and serve as a counselor, consultant, and facilitator.
Strong organizational and project-management skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and proactively analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial or confrontational situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and diplomacy.
Excellent time-management and follow-up skills.
Self-motivated, self-directed, and organized.
Scheduling flexibility with reasonable notice and ability to self-manage time.

Nice To Haves

Fluent English and Spanish bilingual ability (preferred, not required).
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of HRMS systems such as Workday.
Knowledge of Navex Investigation Case Management.

Responsibilities

Deliver employee relations consulting services to designated client groups on standard to complex ER matters.
Analyze employee surveys, identify opportunities, and develop strategies with building leaders and TBPs; support employee committees and a OneTeam environment.
Work with employees and managers to understand perspectives and guide conflict or issue resolution.
Investigate internal complaints of unfair treatment; recommend solutions and corrective action or termination consistent with company policies and compliance considerations; document investigations and outcomes.
Consult and coach managers on performance management, including progressive performance management, improvement plans, exit strategies, and involuntary separations.
Investigate and review employee misconduct issues and recommend appropriate corrective action or termination based on company policies and laws.
Consult with management, TBPs, Compliance, Benefits, Leave Administration, and Risk Management on escalated leave and accommodation requests; recommend resolutions and ensure supporting documentation.
Support position-elimination activities and coordinate approved business cases with TBPs and Talent Operations.
Provide training on employee relations practices and change-management support to management and TBPs.
Partner with TBPs on highly complex issues or issues presenting significant business or company risk.
Use case-management tools to document and manage ER matters and investigations; serve as a subject matter expert and super user, generate reports, and track trends.
Provide input on holistic interventions, engagement efforts, and remedies.
Partner with Compliance and the Director of Talent Management on high-level, high-risk, or highly complex issues and resolutions.
Assist with creating and refining company-wide HR policies and collaborate on non-HR policies.
Assist or lead development of training, tools, templates, processes, and reference materials for the ER Center of Excellence function.
Participate in projects supporting compliance, Talent Management, or other functions.
Travel occasionally to other Milwaukee Tool locations for investigations and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.