Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

Brookfield Properties•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior ER Specialist will play a crucial role in promoting a positive, fair, and compliant workplace environment across our organization. They will manage and resolve complex employee relations cases, conduct investigations, and ensure alignment with company policies, external regulations, and core values. Additionally, they will partner cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and senior leadership to address employee concerns, support performance management, and foster an inclusive culture. The role will be empowered to recommend changes to the progressive discipline process and other related policies. They will be a data-driven HR professional, using the case management system to report on trends, recommend new policies or practices, and inform on the training of leaders.

Requirements

5-7 Years of HR Generalist experience required
3-4 Years of employee relations, investigations, corrective action experience required
Written communication skills, both print and digital
Presentation skills
Project Management skills
Microsoft Office - Excel
Data Analysis
Organized with strong attention to detail
Training Delivery - Virtual and In-Person

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
8-10 Years of relative work experience could offset minimum educational requirements

Responsibilities

Investigate workplace issues and concerns raised by associates including associate disputes, allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other potential violations of company policies.
Exhibit sound judgment in recommending outcomes for investigations, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Partner with HR, Labor Relations, the Office of the General Counsel, and outside counsel on cases involving both union-represented and salaried employees.
Prepare, track, and maintain accurate documentation throughout the investigation process, developing and implementing comprehensive investigation plans to drive timely case closure.
Manage sensitive employee data and statements with utmost confidentiality.
Draft clear and concise investigation reports and maintain meticulous documentation.
Craft corrective actions, PIPs, and termination summaries, and partner with leaders for the creation and storing of these documents.
Provide quarterly updates to HR and company leaders as necessary on ER trends.
Collaborate with HR Data Analytics to develop and maintain ER dashboard.
Partner with HRBP team and Learning Team to recommend trainings.
Deliver employee relations related trainings as needed.
Participate as SME in training development and delivery.