Sr Employee Relations Advisor

Milwaukee Tool•Olive Branch, MT

10d

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 and partnering with dedicated Talent Business Partners (TBPs). The role leads employee relations cases, investigates complaints and misconduct, advises managers on performance management and corrective action, and provides recommendations based on company policies and applicable laws. It also supports leave and accommodation matters, position eliminations, employee engagement efforts, training, policy development, and projects supporting the Employee Relations Center of Excellence. The advisor uses case management tools to document and track matters, analyze trends, and generate reports, and may travel occasionally to other Milwaukee Tool locations for investigations and meetings. Scheduling may be adjusted based on business needs; the ideal candidate can be flexible with reasonable notice and self-manage their time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related area, or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and documentation skills, including the ability to write clearly and precisely.
Strong skills in managing difficult employee relations situations, conflict management, employment law, and influencing others.
Broad knowledge of Human Resources.
Superior diagnostic and analytical skills.
Strong business intelligence.
Ability to influence leaders and colleagues and serve as a counselor, consultant, and facilitator.
Strong organization and project management skills, with 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 applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial or confrontational situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound 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

Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred but 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 matters.
Analyze employee surveys, identify opportunities, and develop strategies with building leaders and Talent Business Partners to support a OneTeam environment.
Work with employees and managers to understand perspectives and guide resolution of conflicts or issues.
Investigate internal employee complaints of unfair treatment; document investigations, recommendations, and resolutions.
Recommend corrective action or termination to management and Talent Business Partners based on company policies and compliance risks.
Coach managers on performance management practices, including progressive performance management, performance improvement plans, exit strategies, and involuntary separations.
Investigate and review employee misconduct issues and recommend appropriate corrective action based on company policies and laws.
Consult with management, Talent Business Partners, Compliance, Benefits, Leave Administration, and Risk Management on escalated leave and accommodation requests; provide recommendations and ensure supporting documentation.
Support position elimination activities and coordinate approved business cases with Talent Business Partners and Talent Operations.
Provide training on employee relations practices and change management support to management and Talent Business Partners.
Partner with Talent Business Partners on highly complex or high-risk issues.
Use case management tools to document and manage ER matters and investigations, maintain case records, generate reports, and track trends.
Provide input on organization-wide intervention and 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 HR policies and consult on non-HR policies.
Help develop training, tools, templates, processes, reference materials, and projects supporting the ER Center of Excellence.
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.