Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner

Job Description 

The Employee Relations Partner leads employee relations (ER) initiatives by executing complex and comprehensive ER functions in a consistent and reasonable manner relative to applicable policies, processes, and procedures as well as laws. Demonstrates excellence by driving business value, maximizing employee experience, promoting fairness in the organization, driving positive employee relations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risk to the company. This position interfaces across the entire U.S. based employee population.

Principal accountabilities include:

• Provides consultation and support to the Human Resources function on Human Resources and Employee Relations topics including performance management, progressive discipline, and policy interpretation
• Conducts workplace investigations and the resolution of complaints, ensuring investigations are conducted and written recommendations/findings are developed in an objective and thorough manner
• Interpret and apply federal and state laws regarding equal access for people with disabilities
• Receive and process accommodation requests
• Provide guidance to leadership regarding issues relating to disabilities and accommodation
• Develops training and materials specific to investigations and other employment matters
• Develops and delivers training and materials for manager development
• Manages data collection and communication process with vendor for AAP/EEO-1 Program Compliance
• Advises Human Resources team and managers in developing appropriate documentation to support the performance management process
• Supports communication and change efforts with HR, Legal, Managers, and Employees that support the vision and value of the Employee Relations COE
• Assists with the execution of HR compliance programs, internal audits and external audits
• Selects materials to aid skill building for managers
• Collaborates with the Human Resources team to review and assist with the ongoing development, evaluation, and maintenance of documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of internal processes
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 6-8+ years of HR experience with 4+ years in Employee Relations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field strongly preferred
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field a plus
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as HRIS systems, preferably Workday

Competencies (Skills and Abilities)

• Proven ability to make sound decisions with limited data or in uncertain circumstances
• Experience managing highly confidential information and complex situations with discretion and sensitivity is required
• Maintains an up‐to‐date understanding of company guidelines and relevant legislation to ensure a compliant working environment
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and trends
• Strong problem-solving skills and a history of resolving confidential and sensitive situations and issues of a complex nature while providing flexible solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills required
• Excellent project management, organizing, and planning skills required
• Ability to partner effectively with individuals and groups of management and teammates to incorporate their ideas, adapt to their needs, and to encourage them to accept actions and decisions to implement Covetrus’ best practices
• Skill in facilitating conflict resolution by negotiating and resolving disputes including effective techniques to persuade and influence others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal office environment with extensive computer use. Some travel required and primarily to other site locations (up to 10%).

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.