Role Summary: The HR Business Partner – Employee Relations and Projects will play a pivotal role in enhancing employee relations, managing projects, and providing strategic HR support to a number of diverse teams. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with managers and leaders to effectively manage employee relations matters and drive key HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations: Investigate, address, and resolve a wide range of employee relations issues, such as conflicts, grievances, harassment complaints, and performance concerns. Provide guidance to management on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, while ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements. Develop and implement initiatives to proactively improve employee relations and maintain a positive work environment. Project Management: Lead and contribute to HR projects focused on process improvement, talent development, diversity and inclusion, and other strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines. Utilize project management methodologies to ensure projects are executed efficiently and meet or exceed expectations. Consultation and Support: Collaborate with departmental leaders to understand their teams' needs and provide strategic HR advice. Act as a point of contact for employees and managers, offering expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Assist in coaching managers to effectively address employee-related challenges and maintain high-performing teams. Policy Development and Compliance: Collaborate with the HR team to develop and update HR policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and industry standards. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, maintaining a strong understanding of changes that may impact employee relations practices. Mediation and Conflict Resolution: Facilitate effective communication and conflict resolution between employees, teams, and management, promoting a harmonious work environment. Conduct formal investigations when necessary, ensuring fairness and consistency in approach. Performance Management: Assist in designing and implementing performance management processes, including feedback, goal-setting, and evaluation. Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans, ensuring consistent and fair treatment of employees. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. HR experience, with a focus on employee relations, conflict resolution, and project management. In-depth understanding of employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with employees at all levels of the organization. Proven track record of effectively managing complex employee relations cases to resolution. Experience in managing HR projects from initiation to completion. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
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