Sr Employee Relations Partner

Labcorp•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Partner to join their team in Durham, NC, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. This role involves maintaining integrity and confidentiality while managing employee relations issues and investigating reported cases. The partner will act as an advocate for equitable and fair treatment, ensuring practices align with company values. They will handle sensitive investigations related to violations of company policies such as Anti-Harassment, EEO, Code of Conduct, Compliance, Conditions of Employment, and Workplace Violence, as well as issues of gross misconduct, theft, or violations of law. The position also includes participation in global employee relations projects, mentoring junior team members, identifying global alignment and improvement opportunities, analyzing employee relations trends, recommending strategies, and serving as the first-level reviewer for terminations within their area of responsibility. The Senior Employee Relations Partner will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, balancing business goals with employee welfare. The role requires a proactive approach to identify training needs and ensure leaders are upskilled. Applicants living within 35 miles of Burlington, NC or Durham, NC will follow a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, human resources, or a related field.
5 or more years HR experience including complex employee relations investigations
1 or more years conducting investigations and advising on sensitive and complex employee relations issues.
Good sound knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues
Proven customer service focus and organizational skills; ability to prioritize issues that are time sensitive
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation and train others on investigative process
Ability to summarize cases succinctly and give case reviews if required (to peers/legal/ER leaders) in order to make recommendations to the business
Awareness of multiple HR disciplines and processes (i.e., compensation, benefits, talent acquisition).
Familiarity with case management tools such as ServiceNow and Microsoft Office
Strong problem-solving skills with minimal guidance required.
Flexibility and willingness to deal with competing priorities and assist others as needed in a team environment
Ability to look at processes analytically with the desire to innovate and improve

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of Labor Relations experience
1 or more years of experience analyzing complex data, synthesizing insights, and developing executive-level PowerPoint presentations that tell a compelling story and drive informed business decision-making.
Current or prior Labcorp experience
HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CIPD, etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality when managing ER issues and investigating reported ER cases.
Acts as an advocate for equitable and fair treatment – ensuring our practices continue to align to our company’s core values
Handles investigations supporting sensitive matters including but not limited to; violations of LabCorp’s Anti-Harassment, EEO, Code of Conduct, Compliance, Conditions of Employment, Workplace Violence policies, gross misconduct, theft, or violation of federal, state, or local law
Participate in various global employee relations projects and activities, for example leadership development and upskilling.
Mentors and support junior team members.
Identifies opportunities for alignment and improvement globally partnering with ER expert to deliver, such as Investigation and Compliance lead or Learning and Development Lead.
Analyzes ER trends and recommends actions, solutions and strategies to address opportunities.
First level reviewer responsible for all terminations within area of business responsibility.
Participates in various employee relations projects and activities.
Acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, helping them make informed decisions which balance business goals with employee welfare.
Conduct high risk investigations, managing employee issues to resolution, as well as advising on employee relations programs and policies.
Interfaces with all employees, including management, legal, HRBPs and external stakeholders, to maintain positive employee relations and resolve workplace issues between employees and management.
Provides a proactive approach to determine training needs ensuring upskilling of leaders occurs.