Employee Relations Business Partner

Job DescriptionThis employee provides Employee Relations support to the field and Corporate HR, usingindependent judgment in applying Company policies in an equitable manner within the requirements of applicable employment laws and established Company precedent.JOB FUNCTIONSAdvises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues based on applicable federal/state employment laws, Company policies, and past precedentResponds to inquiries from employees/managers regarding policies, procedures, and programs in a timely mannerDetermines appropriate level of discipline based on the circumstances and as required, defends organization's position based on past precedent, policies, etc.Prepares corrective action documents and as applicable, employee separation notices and related documentation after reviewing circumstances and advising management of potential risksInvestigates internal complaints of harassment/discrimination and other employment-related issuesActs as strategic partner to leadership, mitigating systemic issues arising from investigations and conducting education on various topics discovered during internal investigationsRemains mindful of concerns in other areas of the company (i.e. Health Care Compliance, Safety, etc.), ensuring that any such issues are properly referred to the applicable department personnelAssists Corporate Benefits in the administration of FMLA and ADAConducts internal investigations for claims from outside agencies and works with outside counsel regarding additional inquiry, information gathering, and interviewsIdentifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in complianceParticipates in management training for interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and harassment/discrimination as needed/requestedRepresents organization at employment-related hearings and investigationsTravel is required for location visits, investigations, agency audits, Legal issues, etc. Travel requirements do not typically exceed 30% of jobJob RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree in business-related field RequiredWork ExperienceMinimum five (5) years in Human Resources with emphasis in Employee Relations RequiredPrevious employment may be considered in lieu of education requirementBackground supporting multi-state locations preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesComputer proficiency requiredRequired understanding of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel PowerPoint and any HRIS system a plusLicenses and CertificationsPHR/SPRH or SHRM-CP/SCP PreferredJob DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Employee Relations